Description: 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 with white plastic beads. It is in excellent working order. 1/5 beads and 13 rows Brown Wood, plastic C1950 Item weight: 62 grams Packed weight: 262 grams Approx. 6 cm long x 17 cm wide x 1.5 cm tall Good condition considering its age. Discolorations. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully. We acquired this item from an auction in Nagoya, Japan Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, 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.
Price: 22.46 USD
Location: Ama-Gun, Japan
End Time: 2024-12-28T15:15:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Primary Material: Mixed Materials
Color: Brown
Age: Post-1940
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Type: Soroban
