Caption

Feng shui compass luopan, Chinese, Qing 1644–1911, 19th century. Measuring instrument diameter 17.0 cm. San Yuan Luo Pan also known as yi pan or jiang pan containing the ring for the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching and a 24-direction ring; generally used by practitioners of the Three Cycles system of Feng Shui including Flying Stars Time Space. Related to navigational objects, astrology, calendars, Chinese zodiac, and clocks., A round black object with a slightly raised rim sits against a gray background, showing a glossy surface with subtle scratches and scuff marks; a small lighter rectangular patch and a small round indentation are visible on the surface, and there is a hint of reddish-orange markings near the center and along the inner edge.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A29_314

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Feng shui compass luopan Chinese Qing 1644–1911 19th century Measuring instrument diameter 17.0 cm San Yuan Luo Pan also yi pan jiang pan containing ring 64 hexagrams I Ching 24-direction ring generally practitioners Three Cycles system Feng Shui Flying Stars Time Space Related navigational objects astrology calendars Chinese zodiac clocks round black object slightly raised rim sits gray background showing glossy surface subtle scratches scuff marks small lighter rectangular patch small round indentation visible surface hint reddish-orange markings near center inner edge.