[Agate hardwood abacus]
Agate hardwood abacus, in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, was 12.4 cm long, 6.2 cm wide and 1.3 cm high
The abacus has been a tool in China for thousands of years. This agate hardwood abacus was made during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Because Emperor Kangxi was very interested in the knowledge of mathematics, the abacus became a tool for learning mathematics in the imperial palace. This piece is exquisite and made of exquisite materials. It is a representative boutique in the palace stationery
![图片[1]-Agate hardwood abacus-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qing dynasty/Household appliances/56321[1024].jpg)
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