A HONGMU ABACUS 19th/20th century

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A HONGMU ABACUS 19th/20th century The rectangular frame set with fifteen rows each divided to contain groups of five and two beads. 18cm (7 1/8in) x 43.5cm (17 1/8in). Footnotes: 十九/二十世紀紅木算盤 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A HONGMU ABACUS 19th/20th century

Lot 0761

Estimate £600-£800

Nov 12, 2026, 9:50 AM EST

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London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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