Clock, Japanese
2020-0605
from the collection of
Title
WadokeiDescription
Japanese lantern clock from the late Edo period. Known in Japan as "wadokei" (和時計).It uses traditional Japanese temporal (twelve) hours, which are matched with zodiacs. It has a double foliot escapement and two small windows with revolving kanji. The clock is made of brass or bronze and has ornate floral and cloud designs throughout.