Chinese abacus, or suan-pan, 19th century.

Chinese abacus, or suan-pan, 19th century. Chinese abacus, or suan-pan, 19th century. Chinese abacus, or suan-pan, 19th century.

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Chinese abacus (7" x 3 1/2") with removable panel and label.

Chinese abacus, or suan-pan, 19th century

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1970-499
type:
chinese abacus
credit:
Hammond, A.

Parts

Removable panel with label from Oriental abacus (7" x 3 1/2")

Removable panel with label from Oriental abacus (7" x 3 1/2")

Removable panel with label from Oriental abacus (7" x 3 1/2").

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 170 mm x 85 mm, 0.05 kg
Materials:
mahogany (wood)
Object Number:
1970-499 Pt2
type:
component (abacus)