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This is a classic, nostalgic abacus with seven beads, two on top and five on the bottom. It is a masterpiece handcrafted in China by skilled artisans using traditional methods passed down through generations. The beads are made from "Syrian White Wood," a high-grade Chinese wood considered ideal for abacuses due to its hardness and smooth feel. The frame is made from carefully selected zelkova wood. It can be for calculations as an abacus, of course, but it also has high collectible value as a work of art. It will be delivered in a luxurious wooden case adorned with auspicious dragon and phoenix designs. [What is a 7-bead abacus?] The current form of the abacus is said to have been invented in China around the 2nd century. The original abacus had two beads on top and five on the bottom to calculate 1 jin = 16 taels, the Chinese unit of weight, and was capable of hexadecimal calculations. In Japan, similar calculations were previously performed using the traditional Japanese system of weights and measures, but now that the system has been abolished and all calculations are done in decimal form, the 5-bead abacus with one bead on top and four on the bottom has become the mainstream. This is a nostalgic 7-bead abacus, with two beads on top and five on the bottom. It is a masterpiece handcrafted in China by artisans using traditional methods passed down through generations. The beads are made of "Syrian alder," a high-grade Chinese wood that is hard and has a pleasant feel when bent, making it ideal for abacuses. The frame is made of carefully selected zelkova wood. Not only can it be for calculations as an abacus, but it is also a highly collectible item as a work of art. It will be delivered in a luxurious wooden case adorned with auspicious dragon and phoenix designs. [What is a 7-bead abacus?] The current form of the abacus is said to have been invented in China around the 2nd century. The original abacus had two beads on top and five on the bottom to calculate 1 jin = 16 taiyang, the Chinese unit of weight, and was capable of hexadecimal calculations. In Japan, similar calculations were previously performed using the traditional Japanese system of weights and measures (shakkanho), but now that this system has been abolished and all calculations are done in decimal form, the five-bead abacus (one bead on top, four on the bottom) has become the mainstream.