Chinese boulier, Suan pan

Chinese boulier / suan pan consisting of a frame of burgundy wood, 13 vertical bamboo rods that indicate units, dozens, hundreds, etc. And a central bar. On each vertical stem are present 7 balls of wood in lase red, 5 unaires that are worth 1 and 2 quinaires that are worth 5. Each corner is covered with a gilded 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 placed on a piece of furniture but also hang simply with a nail on the wall.

Ref. : RD7CWJA5