{"product_id":"sundial-japanese-meiji-era-sundial","title":"SUNDIAL Japanese Meiji era Sundial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn original Japanese horizontal sundial (Hidokei); 59mm in diameter, with the internal face in paper, containing a gnomon held in place via a semi-circular metal arc; a plum-bob for levelling and an inset compass for orientation; the inner lid containing a series of adjustments for different prefectures; all contained within a wooden lidded case with leather base. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttributed to the craftsman Hayashi Zensuke of Osaka, with a similar sundial currently held at Shinminato Museum. Although the present design was not advertised until the 1920s, the list of prefectures suggests a date between 1882 and 1886, owing to the presence of the short-lived Sapporo, Hakodato and Nemuro Prefectures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: \u003c\/strong\u003e1800286\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fold the Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57583708766532,"sku":"1800286","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/8711\/0212\/files\/1800286.jpg?v=1792944527","url":"https:\/\/foldthecornerbooks.co.uk\/products\/sundial-japanese-meiji-era-sundial","provider":"Fold the Corner Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}