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Qibla compass
Green plastic Islamic Qibla compass set in rectangular case with clasp. Used to determine the direction of Mecca for prayer five times each day. Opens as book to reveal an Arabic inscription to the right and a holder to the left that holds a folded paper city index direction finder.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F07.3.4
Creation/Production
J.K. Scientific Compass
Date: 2000 (circa)
Acquisition
Purchase, 22/3/2007
Measurements
Length (cm): 13
Width (cm): 8.5
diameter (cm): 1.5
Material
plastic
metal
cardboard
Location
In store
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