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Antique Gold/Opium Bamboo Scale with Built-In Abacus, Chinese, 19th Century

$725

£550.41

€629.55

CA$1,012.93

A$1,126.60

CHF 588.28

MX$13,709.52

NOK 7,513.17

SEK 7,046.03

DKK 4,698.56

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Antique gold/opium bamboo scale with built-in abacus, Chinese, 19th century Fitted into a bamboo case are a brass tray with bronze weights and a bone beam with measuring marks. There is an exceptionally well-constructed and functional tiny abacus, measuring 3" x 1", built into the top of the case.

Dimensions:

Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)

Style:

Folk Art (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Bamboo,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Point Richmond, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: GUPD2021stDibs: LU1778218679322

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