Antique Chinese Scimshaw Bone Compass. Zodiac Fortune Telling.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:171044 | Primary Material: Wood |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Region of Origin: China |
Antique Chinese Scimshaw Bone Compass. Zodiac Fortune Telling.
Beautiful fortune telling compass from China was used in Feng Shui. Made out of Rosewood with bone inlay.Totally hand painted.The signature on the bottom is inscribed in scrimshaw. There are 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac around the center which depicts a man under a tree.The inside is beautifully detailed with different Chinese symbols, red and yellow flowers and a working compass.Measures 5 1/2” wide1” tall and 3...” when opened.Pristine condition with no scratches or chips. Paint is still vibrant in color.Lovely throughout.
Beautiful fortune telling compass from China was used in Feng Shui. Made out of Rosewood with bone inlay.Totally hand painted.The signature on the bottom is inscribed in scrimshaw. There are 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac around the center which depicts a man under a tree.The inside is beautifully detailed with different Chinese symbols, red and yellow flowers and a working compass.Measures 5 1/2” wide1” tall and 3...” when opened.Pristine condition with no scratches or chips. Paint is still vibrant in color.Lovely throughout.
