Model of a Chinese armillary sphere Oct 1999

Metal, velvet, wood | 28.0 x 27.0 x 27.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 93726

Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle

Description

A base metal model of a Chinese armillary sphere with four Chinese dragons, each holding a sphere, at the corners. Central stand with scrolling design. Red velvet cushion and carved stepped square wooden base. Two presentation plaques on front.

Provenance

Presented to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh by Jiang Zemin, President of the Peoples' Republic of China on the occasion of the Chinese State Visit to the United Kingdom, 19-22 October 1999.
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Metal, velvet, wood

metal, velvet, wood

Measurements

28.0 x 27.0 x 27.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Horology, Scientific Instruments and Technology
Object type(s)
visual works
models

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