Chinese Gilt Bronze Star Constellation Globe, the stars represented with pearls and described in Chinese; mounted on a bracket with 9 Dragons, 4 holding the top globe, four at the feet and one in the middle. The base with water holding a pan for compass orientation and mounted on four large Lion Head Feet. Magnetic floater for compass now missing, a few small pearls missing, light wear and dents. Height 33 inches (84 cm.) X width of base from Lion Head Foot to Lion Head Foot 16 1/2 inches (42 cm.). Provenance: From the Estate of Nell C. Sansone, Albany, New York