Chinese Abacus - Red Lacquer | 
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| Brand: Reorient
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $7.88
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 28686
ASIN: B0002BFP66
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | use it - authentic working abacus | | • | hang it - looks great as wall art. But use more than one to make a wall sculpture! | | • | size: 11"W x 5.5"D x 1"H | | • | made in china from real wood | | • | also available in larger all black version |
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Product Description
The world's first calculator. Become a proud owner of one of the civilization's most influential inventions. This abacus is made in the traditional hand crafted manor and finished with a black lacquer frame and red beads for a stylish look. Use it or hang it and make your walls stand out!
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| Customer Reviews:
 Abacus September 25, 2008
Carolyn B. Gatliff
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased a Chinese Abacus just for fun, which is exactly what Paul Green's book "How to Use A Chinese Abacus" has made the experience. It's great for mental exercises and very easy to use, if you have the above book. Buy them both! Our kids, as young as five, are learning to use the Abacus as well. It makes teaching number placement so much easier than anything I've tried.
Great product July 28, 2008
M. Hawkins (Chicago, IL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I found this to be very well made and easy to use. It is also nice to look at so I don't mind leaving it on my coffee table when company is over. It is actually a great conversation piece.
 Functional but not something to show off January 2, 2006
C. Sun (Bellevue, WA USA)
56 out of 57 found this review helpful
While it functions perfectly as an abacus, it does not look or feel that great. The workmanship is not very good either. A bead crumbled on me and the frame was not squared away. In addition, the backside of the abacus is rough. Two stickers are adhered to it and they leave a residue when you take them off as well. br / br /Also, don't get this thing wet as it will bleed red and black ink, or a mixture thereof, and cause the beads to fall apart. The lacquer, if you can call it that, does not provide very good protection against moisture. br / br /I would save your money for a more robust and well-made piece.
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