Klappsonnenuhr von Hans Tucher, Nürnberg

Artists/Producer

Name
questionable: Hans Tucher "der Ältere" [der II.] (1533—1615)
questionable: Hans Tucher [der III.] (1549—1632)

Inventory number

U 3204

Classification

1. clock and watch collection
2. non-mechanical timekeepers
3. sundials

Date

• 1568

Material

• glass
• ivory

Dimensions

• Objektmaß 8×5×5 cm

Inscription

• WEN EIN CAMBAST RECHT SOL WEIEN SO RICHTIN NICHT BEI EISEN 1568*

Themes

• Renaissance
• Science and Technology
• Handcrafts and Design

Subjects

• clock
• numerals
• sun as celestial body
• head (human)
• letters, alphabet, script

Iconclass Codes

• 23U24
• 49D11
• 24A
• 31A221
• 49L1

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