ObjID54-1
‹ Ancient Sundials
Dialface ID 51
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Abstract
Gibbs: The gnomon hole is 29 mm deep, and is emphasized by a relief margin at back. [...] The sides and back are rounded.
Measurements
Measurement record: pipeline ObjID 54, matched to this dialface by inventory number.
| Quality grade | B (completeness 14 %) |
|---|---|
| Dial surface | sphere (preferred, not decisive) · fit residual mm: cone 3.63, cylinder 3.68, sphere 3.63 |
| Latitude φ | no latitude determined |
| Engraved lines | 9 hour lines, 1 day lines |
| Cone half-angle α | not applicable or not determined |
| Measured | 2026-06-12 21:15 |
References
- – Cousins, Frank W., Sundials: a simplified approach by means of the equatorial dial, New York, 1970, p. 25.
- – Gibbs, Sharon L., Greek and Roman Sundials, New Haven and London, 1976, p. 163.
- – Smith, Arthur Hamilton, A catalogue of sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1904, p. 414, no. 2548.
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