‹ Ancient Sundials
Dialface ID 203
Abstract
A gnomon hole is visible in the top surface above the meridian. Eleven hour lines divide three day curves. Two four-toed lion feet flank the base. The dial is of Roman origin, dating from the first century A.D.
Measurements
This object has not been measured by the 3D pipeline. Its entry in the catalogue rests on the published description only; no surface fit, latitude or line detection exists for it.
References
- – Gibbs, Sharon L., Greek and Roman Sundials, New Haven and London, 1976, p. 314.
- – Hüttig, Manfred, Analyse einer römischen Kegelsonnenuhr, 1984
- – Michel, Henri, Scientific Instruments in Art and History, New York, 1967, p. 159 and plate 65 (photograph).