This is the Banshu abacus, a specialty product of Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture, designated as a national traditional craft. Assembled using delicate traditional techniques, this abacus boasts ease of use, smooth bead movement, and refined beauty, truly a work of art made of wood.
The production of a Banshu abacus involves over 100 steps, most of which are delicate, handcrafted work, meticulously crafted one by one by artisans boasting a rich tradition and history. The yellow beads offer high visibility, smooth movement, and precise stopping, making it ideal for intermediate and advanced users.
The triangular ruler on the top frame is easy to hold and convenient for drawing lines. The dedicated hard case has a magnetic closure for smooth opening and closing.
[Size] Width 33.1cm, Height 6.5cm, Frame Height 1.5cm [Material] Frame: Laminated reinforced wood, Beads: Boxwood, Shaft: Bamboo *Boxwood is rare and expensive due to its thin diameter and limited usable portion for beads.
Please consider this as a gift for children, grandchildren, or friends aiming for intermediate or advanced levels of various certification exams. *A producer card is included to ensure long-term use. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding maintenance.