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Abacus

1924.07.0014

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Artifact Identification Abacus   (1924.07.0014)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
    2. :
  2. Data Processing T&E
    3. :
  3. Data Processing Devices
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1880 – 1911
Culture Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 13.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.9 cm
Weight 82 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Bamboo, Plant--Wood, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Inserting
Munsell Color Information Grayish Red (7.5 R 4/6) -ns Dark Olive Brown ( 2.5Y 2/2) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Photo of item in Eugene Dillenburg's Exhibit Gallery Webpage, July 3, 2005.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of R. E. Baber
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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