Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus (SKU: 25D-405-2) -

Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus - 1940s Showa Era (25D-405-2)

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25D-405-2
$65.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 13"W x 4 1/2"D x 1 1/4"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, Showa Era (SKU 25D-405-2)

Showa-era wooden soroban with beautifully worn beads and hand-brushed script

This vintage Japanese soroban (算盤) captures the quiet discipline of mid-20th-century bookkeeping. Crafted in warm-toned wood with sharply faceted beads on metal rods, it shows the gentle patina of daily use while retaining the crisp geometry that makes traditional Japanese abaci so visually striking.

The frame is joined at the corners with small wooden keys, and the reverse bears bold hand-brushed kanji, adding a personal touch from its original owner. Whether displayed on a desk, hung on a wall, or used for hands-on calculation practice, this Showa-era piece brings an authentic accent of Japanese design and educational history to any interior.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, mid-20th century
  • Material: Wood frame and beads with metal rods
  • Use: Traditional Japanese soroban abacus for calculation, display, or study tool
  • Features: Rectangular wooden frame; multi-rod soroban layout; faceted wooden beads with rich patina; visible inked numerals on the divider bar; hand-brushed kanji on the reverse; classic vintage Japanese stationery/desk accessory appeal
  • Dimensions: 13"W x 4 1/2"D x 1 1/4"H
  • Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, small marks and abrasions to wood, and oxidation to metal rods; beads move freely

A characterful soroban for collectors of Japanese antiques, wabi-sabi interiors, or anyone who appreciates the quiet beauty of analog tools.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

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13"W x 4 1/2"D x 1 1/4"H