Abacus

16719

From: Johore | Malay Peninsula

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 16719
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Johore | Malay Peninsula
Date Made 19th Century
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Bamboo | Metal
Description

Wooden abacus with metal plates reinforcing the corners with a removable back panel. Eleven rods have two discs in the top section and 5 discs in the bottom section.

Length 29 cm
Width 17.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Sultan of Johore (through his agent Rounsevelle Wildman), 1893
Other Number 31 - Other Number

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