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Abacus

1900.43.0013

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Abacus   (1900.43.0013)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
    2. :
  2. Data Processing T&E
    3. :
  3. Data Processing Devices
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century
Culture Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 15.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.5 cm
Weight 292 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant--Bamboo
Manufacturing Processes Piercing
Munsell Color Information Dark Grayish Reddish Brown (10R 2/2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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