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Antique Chinese Abacus in Red Lacquered & Painted Box
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Antique Chinese Abacus in Red Lacquered & Painted Box

19th century
Description

A beautiful Chinese abacus in a padded red box painted and lacquered with dragons and bats. The box has decorative brass corner plates and a brass escutcheon. The abacus with red counters is surrounded by a wooden frame with brass corner plates. This 19th Century box has the original lining with scholars, musicians and Chinese characters and is in very good condition. This decorative box would make a very special gift or an eye catching display item.

c. 1890

Width: 8.25" (21cm)

Depth: 5.5" (14cm)

Height: 1.75" (4.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA591954
Dealers Internal Reference
D558
Description
A beautiful Chinese abacus in a padded red box painted and lacquered with dragons and bats. The box has decorative brass corner plates and a brass escutcheon. The abacus with red counters is surrounded by a wooden frame with brass corner plates.
This 19th Century box has the original lining with scholars, musicians and Chinese characters and is in very good condition.
Hobson May Collection

This decorative box would make a very special gift or an eye catching display item.

c. 1890

Width: 8.25" (21cm)

Depth: 5.5" (14cm)

Height: 1.75" (4.5cm)

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA591954
Dealers Internal Ref
D558
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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