Discover the timeless elegance and practical charm of the abacus with our exquisitely crafted vintage-style model. Originating between 1000 BC and 500 BC in ancient China, the abacus was one of the earliest calculating tools, predating the advent of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system by centuries. This ingenious device, with its wooden frame and sliding beads, revolutionized arithmetic in its time and continues to be a staple for merchants and clerks across China, Japan, Africa, and beyond. Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: Discover the timeless elegance and practical charm of the abacus with our exquisitely crafted vintage-style model. Originating between 1000 BC and 500 BC in ancient China, the abacus was one of the earliest calculating tools, predating the advent of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system by centuries. Product description: Discover the timeless elegance and practical charm of the abacus with our exquisitely crafted vintage-style model. Originating between 1000 BC and 500 BC in ancient China, the abacus was one of the earliest calculating tools, predating the advent of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system by centuries. This ingenious device, with its wooden frame and sliding beads, revolutionized arithmetic in its time and continues to be a staple for merchants and clerks across China, Japan, Africa, and beyond.