Miniature soroban (abacus)

Kobayashi Rekisai and Asano Bokkokuca. 20c

Tobacco and Salt Museum
Sumida, Japan

This miniature soroban (abacus) was made by Kobayashi Rekisai (1884-1959) and his companions. The beads move as real soroban and it is available to use. The case for soroban is made of ivory and on the lid the Japanese rural landscape is depicted.

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Details

Title: Miniature soroban (abacus)
Creator: Kobayashi Rekisai and Asano Bokkoku
Date: ca. 20c
Physical Dimensions: w2.98 x h0.59 x d1.09 cm (Complete)
Type: Craft
External Link: http://www.jti.co.jp/Culture/museum/index.html

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