Small Dutch Telescope in a Wood Box
Object type: Telescope
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: ca. 1615–1868
Medium: Wood, lacquer, brass, glass
Dimensions: telescope (a): L. 19 3/16 in. (48.7 cm); Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 3.5 oz. (100 g); each cap (b, c): D. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 0.5 oz. (15 g)
Classification: Miscellaneous
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936