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A wonderful large vintage Japanese soroban, crafted from wood with beautifully aged dark wooden beads and retaining its original metal corner reinforcements. Once an essential calculating tool used in homes, schools and businesses throughout Japan, today it makes a striking decorative object that brings warmth, history and character to a shelf, desk or bookcase.
The rich patina developed over years of use gives this piece plenty of visual appeal, while the rhythmic arrangement of beads creates a sculptural quality that sits perfectly within modern rustic, eclectic or mid-century inspired interiors. Whether displayed flat, stood upright or incorporated into a styled shelf, it is a piece that naturally draws the eye and sparks conversation.
A genuine vintage item with signs of age and use consistent with its history, adding to its authenticity and charm.
Approximate dimensions: 37cm W × 18cm H × 3cm D