Small Feng Shui Compass

Title

Small Feng Shui Compass

Publisher

Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)

Contributor

Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder). Metadata by Tak Chi Wan.

Work Attributes

Date

1800-1894

Description

This is a Feng Shui compass dating back to as early as the 19th century. The region and the maker of the object is labeled on the back, indicating that the object originates from Xiuning County in Anhui province, China. This was one of many produced in that region - to this day, the tradition of crafting these kinds of objects is still being continued in that region. Eventually it was brought over to Japan, possibly as a souvenir, and then to America in the late 19th century by WIlliam Patillo Turner.

Location

Xiuning, Anhui, China

Material

wood (plant material); metal

Measurements

5 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches

Rights

There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.

Style Period

19th Century

Subject

fengshui

Technique

lacquer (coating)

Worktype

compasses (direction indicators)

Citation

“Small Feng Shui Compass,” East Asia, accessed November 6, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/161.

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