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The 91 Bead Hard Wood Brass 30-50 year old Vintage Classic Abacus is a traditional Chinese counting tool known as a suanpan.
With intricate craftsmanship and a unique design, this abacus features 91 beads distributed across 13 columns, making it the classic sized and timeless piece perfect for collectors or those interested in Chinese culture and history.
The 91 bead 13 columns allow the user to count into trillions — more so than compact 63 bead versions.
Handmade of durable materials like hard woods and brass, this suanpan embodies the traditional method of calculation in ancient China and serves as a valuable collectible item for those with a passion for Asian cultures and ethnicities.
It is 14“ x 7“ which makes it a larger “ keyboard” size, sort of like the larger IBM-sized keyboards as used on modern desktop computers
This abacus is dusty and show some shelfware being on a shelf for the last 35 years. It is heavy and sturdy, making a feel substantial and solid when using it . Beautiful sound of beads clicking makes you know it’s well-made. The brass edge connectors holding the hardwood together shows some oxidation . Will send it, dusty allowing the user to decide if they wipe clean. No attempt to polish the brass fasteners and connectors.
Included free is 1976 edition of the principles and practice of the Chinese abacus by Lau Chung Him
