Collection

One of two replica Roman hand abaci.

Made:
1974 in South Kensington
maker:
Science Museum
One of two replica Roman hand abaci. One of two replica Roman hand abaci
One of two replica Roman hand abaci. One of two replica Roman hand abaci

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One of two replica Roman hand abaci.
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

One of two replica Roman hand abaci
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

One of two replica Roman hand abaci.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1974-487/2
type:
abacus (roman)
credit:
Science Museum (Great Britain)

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