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Abacus
Work Description
Iron wires are inserted into the rectangular wooden frame and wooden beads are placed on the iron wires.
Type
Leather – Wood
Era
20th century
Size
40x28cm.
Story
“The abacus, number bead, doughnut, or formerly the mihsap, is a tool used for simple addition
and multiplication operations, helping to perform arithmetic calculations. The calculation is made
by counting the beads. It is also used to help teach mathematics in elementary grades.”