We have travelled to Japan many times and love to see how many people still use an abacus to tally up sales. We found this abacus in an antique market in Osaka, these make great additions to the home either to use or to display.
L33cm x W11cm x H2.7cm
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This was one of our longest sourcing trips, and also one of the hottest. It was peak summer while we were over there which meant we had to head to the markets early before the peak heat of the middle of the day. Albeit hot (and a little sweaty) we found so many great pieces on our travels through Osaka, Kyoto, Mashiko and Tokyo.
Origin
Osaka, Japan
34.6937° N, 135.5021° E
Osaka is a large port city and commercial centre on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food.