https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/65fcd4bdc179c7de4245b5dca65f2246.jpg 462cb7443c2abfb33587d51288c708e1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Metal Description An account of the resource Similar to minerals, metals are considered as abundant raw materials for crafting products. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. The most popular style of the first Chinese compass used a lodestone (which automatically points to the south) and a bronze plate. The lodestone was carved into the shape of a spoon. The spoon was placed on a flat plate of bronze. As the bronze plate was moved, the lodestone spun around and came to a stop in a north-to-south orientation with the handle pointing to the south. The “magnetized” lodestone aligned itself with the Earth’s magnetic field. This style of compass was called a “south-pointer”. The bronze plate was also marked with constellations, cardinal points, and other symbols important to the Ancient Chinese. Another style of compass was made by placing an iron needle that had been rubbed with a lodestone on a piece of wood and floating the wood in a bowl of water. The water allowed the wood to move or spin around until the iron oxide needle was pointing south. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Bronze, Metal, Magnet, Iron Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. The original use of Ancient Chinese compasses was for maintaining harmony and prosperity with one’s environment and for telling the future. Additionally, the Ancient Chinese used the compass for navigation – to find their way home when traveling. The use of the compass for travel also gave the advantage of being able to travel no matter the weather condition. If clouds or fog masked the sun or the stars, you could still travel because the compass would point you in the right direction. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. One of the first recordings of using a compass for navigation was during the Northern Song dynasty (960 CE – 1126 CE). These compasses were made by floating a magnetized needle in water. The needle could move freely in the water and point to the earth’s magnetic poles no matter the movement from the ship or boat. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Compass 指南針 Subject The topic of the resource Sailing, Direction, Navigation Description An account of the resource The compass was invented more than 2000 years ago. The Ancient Chinese compass was made from iron oxide, a mineral ore. Iron oxide is also known as lodestone and magneta. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Metallic Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Han Dynasty