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Oldest Water Clock Illustration

The oldest printed illustration of a water clock (clepsydras) in any culture, from a Sung edition of the Liu Ching T'u of Yang Chia (c A.D. 1155), enlarged by Mao Pang-Han (c. A.D. 1170). This is "Mr. Wang's lotus clepsydra", i.e., the design of Wang P'u (c. 1135), which includes an overflow tank and an occlusive indicator-rod.
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Oldest Water Clock Illustration
The oldest printed illustration of a water clock (clepsydras) in any culture, from a Sung edition of the Liu Ching T'u of Yang Chia (c A.D. 1155), enlarged by Mao Pang-Han (c. A.D. 1170). This is "Mr. Wang's lotus clepsydra", i.e., the design of Wang P'u (c. 1135), which includes an overflow tank and an occlusive indicator-rod.
Bildnachweis:
Album / Science Source / New York Public Library
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Bildgröße:
2243 x 4331 px | 27.8 MB
Druckgröße:
19.0 x 36.7 cm | 7.5 x 14.4 in (300 dpi)
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