Object ID:
1999.79
Title:
Chinese suanpan
Description:
The frame and beads of the abacus are made of wood. There is decorative gold metal trim on the corners and the sides of the frame. The beads have a diameter of approximately 5/8 in. There are 11 columns of beads; 2 above the wooden bar and 5 below. A metal label attached to the frame has Chinese characters and has the following printed in English "Diamond" and "Made In China."
Dimensions:
H-4.375 W-8.5 D-1 inches
Date:
n.d.
Place of Origin:
China
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Chinese Suanpan (abacus)
Chinese Suanpan (abacus)