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Abacus Collection

The abacus, a timeless tool for calculation and counting, has a rich history spanning across different cultures and eras

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Abacus Collection: Chinese Abacus 1814
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Abacus Collection: Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving)
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Abacus Collection: BOOKMAKERS
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Abacus Collection: Antique illustration of man with abacus
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Abacus Collection: Chinese Pharmacy 1864
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Abacus Collection: Japanese man counting on an abacus
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Abacus Collection: Child sitting in a chair with wheels
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Abacus Collection: Baby boy in a high-chair with wheels
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Abacus Collection: A classroom in the elementary school E. Tonoli in via Baggio, Milan
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Abacus Collection: Barnardo's Kindergarten
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Abacus Collection: Italy. Sicily. Archaeological site of Agrigento. Temple of J
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Abacus Collection: Working days calculation, 1934 (oil on canvas)
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Abacus Collection: The 'ChineseQuartermaster, Japan, 1765. Creator: Komatsuya Hyakki
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Abacus Collection: Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Commodus, 180, issued by Commodus. Creator: Unknown
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Abacus Collection: Abacus (engraving)
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Abacus Collection: Actor Iwai Hanshir? IV as Hisamatsu (colour woodblock print)
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Abacus Collection: Japanese Shopkeepers with an Abacus, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
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Abacus Collection: Christ Among the Doctors, 1887 (gouache)
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Abacus Collection: The Study in the House of Nikolai Milyukov at Ostrovky, 1844 (oil on canvas)
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Abacus Collection: Chinese swan pan or abacus, and pottery shop, Qing Dynasty
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Abacus Collection: Toy shop assistant
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Abacus Collection: At the Toy Shop
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Abacus Collection: Ms EAB 664 Jesus driving the merchants from the Temple, from the Codex Purpureus
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Abacus Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108519
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Abacus Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099829
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Abacus Collection: USA, Arizona, Phoenix. Chinese abacus close-up
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Abacus Collection: The Merchant (Old Man with Money), 1918. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
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Abacus Collection: Counters and counting system, 16th century
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Abacus Collection: Papyriform column. Egypt
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Abacus Collection: COUNTRY SCHOOL, 1890. A country schoolhouse. Oil on canvas by Edward Lamson Henry, 1890
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Abacus Collection: Abacus, artwork
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Abacus Collection: Hans the Clever Horse
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Abacus Collection: Italy. Paestum. Ruins. Campania. Southern Italy
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Abacus Collection: Italy. Paestum. Temple of Neptune
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Abacus Collection: Temple on Aegina. Doric capital from the cella of the temple
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Abacus Collection: Abacus, also called a counting frame. Cesis. Latvia
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Abacus Collection: Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Doric column at the Palaest
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Abacus Collection: Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Doric column. Greec
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Abacus Collection: Greek Art. Temple of Zeus. Ruins (471-456 BC). Altis. Olympi
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Abacus Collection: Greek Art. Parthenon (447-438 BC). Entablature. Acropolis. A
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Abacus Collection: Man with abacus, Japan
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Abacus Collection: Persian Turkish capital
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Abacus Collection: Abacus with brown and yellow balls
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Abacus Collection: Digital illustration of abacus
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Abacus Collection: Illustration of abacus
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Abacus Collection: NEW YORK: CHINATOWN, C1942. A man counting on an abacus in a Chinese grocery store in Chinatown


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The abacus, a timeless tool for calculation and counting, has a rich history spanning across different cultures and eras. Originating in ancient China in 1814, the Chinese Abacus quickly became an essential instrument for merchants and scholars alike. Its intricate design allowed for efficient calculations that shaped the world of commerce. In Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie, we see how the abacus influenced even the field of architecture. The precision and balance seen in this engraving mirror the meticulous nature of using an abacus. Bookmakers also found great use for this device as they meticulously counted their pages to create beautiful books. An antique illustration depicts a man with an abacus diligently ensuring accuracy in his work. Not limited to China alone, Japan embraced this mathematical marvel as well. A Japanese man is captured on an antique illustration skillfully manipulating beads on his abacus, showcasing its universal appeal. Even educational institutions recognized the importance of teaching children about numbers through hands-on experiences. Barnardo's Kindergarten integrated the use of abacuses into their curriculum to foster early numeracy skills among young learners. Traveling westward to Italy's Sicily brings us to Agrigento's archaeological site where we find remnants of ancient temples like Temple J with its papyriform column resembling rows upon rows of beads on an abacus. Greek art immortalized the grandeur and beauty found within structures like Athens' Parthenon. This architectural masterpiece stands tall much like an abacus displaying numerical harmony amidst artistic brilliance. Fast forward centuries later; working days calculation becomes more streamlined with oil paintings capturing scenes from everyday life such as "Working Days Calculation" painted in 1934 on canvas—a testament to how technology evolves but principles remain constant. Lastly, we encounter "The Chinese Quartermaster" created by Komatsuya Hyakki in Japan during 1765—showcasing cross-cultural exchange between nations and the abacus as a symbol of unity in mathematics.