Japanese Wooden Abacus Soroban Math Calculating Tool Vtg 1/5 Beads 15 Rows ST61
Japanese Wooden Abacus Soroban Math Calculating Tool Vtg 1/5 Beads 15 Rows ST61
Japanese Soroban Abacus Calculator Tool
This is a vintage Japanese abacus, or soroban. It is a mathematics calculating tool and is considered the first calculator in Japan. The Japanese abacus is different from the parent Chinese version. It has a top section of single beads and a bottom of stacked beads, usually five. At the very center is one unmarked stack used for decimal places for more complicated calculations. Many primary schools all over Japan still use these as well as for scorekeeping.
This soroban is made of wood with a dark brown color. It is in excellent working order. There is carved kanji on the back side.
- 1/5 beads and 15 rows
- Brown
- Wood
- C1950
- Kanji on back: Hokuriku Line Kinomotocho
- Item weight: 667 grams
- Packed weight: 900 grams
- Approx. 11 cm long x 32.5 cm wide x 4 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Discolorations. Small chips on beads. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We acquired this item from an auction in Nagoya, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. In my past 17 years living in Japan, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions please contact us.
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