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Hearst Museum object titled Abacus, accession number 9-22129a-d, described as Wooden abacus(a) 27 rows of beads with 6 beads in each row. Abacus beads are dark brown and are semi-diamond shaped. Wooden box for abacus consists of the bottom(b), sides(c), and top(d).

Hearst Museum object titled Abacus, accession number 9-20400, described as Abaus, wood, black; ivory cross bead divider; morticed corners.

Hearst Museum object titled Abacus, wood, accession number 9-5365, described as Abacus; wood ( 2 brass rods and wood).

Hearst Museum object titled Abacus, wood, accession number 9-13656, described as Abacus; painted black wood; brass fittings at corners and across bar; 13 columns of beads on bamboo rods; Made by men. Ubiquitous in business. Purchased curio/2nd hand shop.

Hearst Museum object titled Abacus, wood, accession number 9-13655, described as Abacus; black painted wood with brass fittings at corners and across bar; 5 columns of wood beads strung on bamboo rods; small abacuses are rare. This specimen can calculate up to 10,000 says one informant. Made by men. Purchased in curio/2nd hand shop.