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Diptych dial, leaves Ib and IIa Long Caption: Diptych dial. This dial consists of two leaves that fold together when not in use. This diptych dial is typical of those instruments being made during the late 19th century, showing the influence of the West on Chinese styles. Credit line: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, L Object: AST0292 Artist: Wang Yang-Qi Date: 1850-1900 Medium: boxwood; brass; string; glass Size: Overall: 15.5 x 46.5 x 69.5 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.