Chinese black wood abacus

Chinese boulier / suan pan consists of a black wooden frame, 13 vertical bamboo rods that indicate units, dozens, hundreds, etc. And a center bar. On each vertical stem are present 7 balls of black wood, 5 unaries that are worth 1 and 2 quinaires that are worth 5. Each corner is covered with a golden metal angle to reinforce the structure and adds a charm to the entire abacus. Symbol of order, concentration, skill and method, this beautiful decorative object can be landed on a piece of furniture but also simply hang with a nail to the wall.