Chinese suanpan

Abacus

Accession Number: 1994.14.1

Description: Chinese abacus is made of wood and has 11 columns with 2 beads above the bar and 5 beads below. The back is enclosed. Nine rods are made of wood and 2 are metal.

Height: 6.8

Width: 11.2

Depth: 1

Date Made: [n.d.]

Place of Origin: China

Collection: Gissoni Abacus Collection

History/Provenance: Gissoni Abacus Collection

Credit Line: Gift of Fred Gissoni, 1994.14

Subjects: Abacus Mathematical instruments

Material: Wood, metal

Updated: 05/16/2014