국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Compass
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Wood

  • Dimensions

    D. 3.0cm

  • Accession Number

    Namsan 1733

This is a portable compass attached to a handheld fan by a string. The compass is kept in a rectangular case made of Chinese juniper wood and carved with the Ten Longevity Symbols. The compass itself is carved with the 24 compass points.