Vintage Chinese Abacus 9 Rows - Presentation Case

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Price: 49.90

Features

Case: 15.5 x 10 x 3.5cm

Abacus: 13.7 x 8.7 x 1.7cm

Solid wood frame

Note: Handcrafted individually – the abacus may vary up to 2 mm from the stated dimensions.

A Quality Chinese Abacus

Highly ergonomic, this collector’s piece is made from premium wood and durable materials. It comes in a stunning red case decorated with elegant Chinese motifs. Once you learn the basics of abacus counting, you can quickly perform mental arithmetic. This traditional Chinese abacus is perfect for learning fundamentals and practicing with ease.

This Chinese abacus has enough rows for everyday calculations and is especially recommended for introducing both children and adults to abacus use. Ideal for improving your concentration skills.

The Chinese abacus is one of the most advanced abacus versions. It’s a calculation tool of remarkable simplicity, which explains its endurance over time and technological change. Moreover, the Chinese abacus serves as an extremely useful learning aid for visually impaired users and for anyone curious about the origins of the modern calculator. Beyond its practical use, the elegant design also makes this abacus a perfect decorative item for your home or office.

Principle of the Chinese Abacus

Have you ever wondered how you would solve math problems without a calculator, computer, or even pen and paper? For centuries, Asian cultures used an ancient counting tool to perform arithmetic operations. Known as the "suan pan" or calculation board in China, this ancestor of the modern calculator is commonly called the abacus in the West. A nearly mythical object with origins dating back before our era. Discover here the history of this millennial instrument, passed down through generations, whose design and original purpose have remained virtually unchanged.