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Object Number 84-28-60/33572
Display Title Chinese counting machine
Descriptions
Inventory Description Abacus, carved wood, divided box construction, dowels holding beads
Classification
  • Abacus
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Additional Geographic Terms Hong Kong
Materials Wood, Stain
Dimensions Overall: 10.3 x 18 x 1.7 cm (4 1/16 x 7 1/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33.572; Chinese Counting Table. / Hong Kong / 1881 / from Dr. S. Kneeland
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kneeland (26 Sept 1881)
Donor Donated by Dr. Samuel Kneeland (1884)

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