Mid-Edo Period
Large Lantern Clock with Single Foliot Balance
This 218cm tall clock was reportedly found in the castle tower of the Inuyama Castle, the oldest existing castle tower keep of Japan. The sound of the large bell reportedly travelled for many kilometers. The clock resting on a stand with four legs is called a lantern clock.
Name | Large Lantern Clock with Single Foliot Balance |
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Time/Period | Mid-Edo Period |
Country | Japan |