Wooden abacus; Unknown maker; Unknown; CR1977.775
Wooden abacus
About this objectAll-wooden rectangular abacus with 11 rows of wooden counters or beads, of which one row is missing; divided into two sections with ten rows of five counters in the lower section (one rod has only 4 counters) and ten rows of two counters in the upper section. Wooden backing. Chinese writing in one corner on back. String hanger (broken) on one short edge.
Maker Date MadeUnknown
Place Made Medium and MaterialsWood
Inscription and MarksChinese characters in one corner on back.
Measurements
H 133mm x L 244mm x W 20mm
From the Collection of the Cromwell Museum
Object Type Object numberCR1977.775
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