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III.47 Polyhedral dial
Maker:Girolamo della Volpaia
Place:Florence
Date:1590
Materials:boxwood
Dimensions:height 109 mm
Current inventory:2460
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Instrument in the shape of a pentagonal prism on which are marked a horizontal dial and four vertical dials, with gnomons. The base also holds a magnetic compass for orientation. All the sundials are set for latitude 43°30' (Florence). Resembles item inv. 3193. Signed by Girolamo della Volpaia. Provenance: Medici collections.

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