{"product_id":"je000253-vintage-japanese-style-soroban-abacus-black-frame-orange-beads","title":"Vintage Japanese 9-Rod Soroban Abacus – 2\/5 Beads, Wood \u0026 Brass","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact vintage Japanese soroban abacus featuring nine columns of orange-toned wooden beads, a black-painted wooden frame, and brass corner fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach column contains two upper beads and five lower beads, preserving an older Japanese soroban configuration that preceded the simplified arrangement used in modern Japanese abacuses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction details include faceted wooden beads, wooden rods, pinned brass corner straps, and an incised JAPAN export mark. The reverse features simple nailed wooden construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2\/5 configuration was common during Japan's Edo period, although it continued to appear on later instruments. This example's export marking and construction suggest a later production period rather than establishing an Edo-period date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing piece of calculating-tool history for collectors of vintage educational materials, Japanese objects, and mathematical instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage, with age-related wear to the painted wooden surfaces and metal fittings. Exact production date and maker are unknown. Please examine photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNine columns, with two upper and five lower beads per column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold individually, as photographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Junket: Tossed \u0026 Found","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50350810464394,"sku":"JE000253","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/3365\/6202\/files\/JE000253_07_vintage-japanese-style-soroban-abacus-black-frame-orange-beads_3bea0271-8fee-45bd-8332-04d8c91ea67e.jpg?v=1791083016","url":"https:\/\/shopjunket.com\/products\/je000253-vintage-japanese-style-soroban-abacus-black-frame-orange-beads","provider":"shopjunket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}