Republic Period Huanghuali Octagonal Wealth-Attracting Hanging Abacus,20th Century CE

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Dimensions:Diagonal Overall Length 45cm(17.72in),20th Century CECondition & Provenance:The whole piece is fully intact with zero missing parts.All beads,copper spindles and decorative brass corner hardware are original factory fittings with no breaks,repairs or later replacements.The carved brass corner protectors along eight edges remain complete with only light natural patina oxidation.The wooden beads are full and round,slide freely without chips or cracks.The embossed wealth character at center stays crisp and defined,and the two hanging loops at top are sturdy and undamaged.The huanghuali wood frame carries smooth,natural aged patina with distinct grain patterns,only minor subtle wear from long-term display,free of wood borers and splitting.This artifact comes from a private oriental curios collector based in Manhattan,New York,USA.The collector acquired this hanging abacus from an Asian antique gallery in Vancouver in 2012 and kept it hung indoors for decades.Large octagonal huanghuali hanging abacuses are quite scarce on the global antique market.Description:This is a classic display hanging abacus crafted from premium huanghuali hardwood during China’s Republic Period,shaped as a perfect regular octagon.Intricate carved brass corner reinforcements cover every eight edges of the wooden frame,while twin copper hanging rings at the top allow direct wall mounting for interior decor.Dozens of polished brass spindles run across the frame,each strung with uniformly rounded huanghuali beads finely sanded for smooth,unobstructed sliding motion.A recessed octagonal wooden panel sits at the absolute center of the abacus,deeply carved with the seal script character “Cai”,meaning wealth,a traditional auspicious motif symbolizing fortune arriving from all eight directions.The octagonal shape corresponds to eight cardinal directions,paired with the cultural symbolism of the abacus representing careful financial management,making it a highly popular feng shui ornament for ancient shops and private residences.Huanghuali hardwood boasts solid dense texture and natural layered mountain grain patterns;centuries of collection have developed a translucent warm amber patina with premium soft luster.The warm brass hardware creates a striking visual contrast against the rich brown wood tone,with neat,grand overall silhouette.This piece merges functional calculating tool,auspicious feng shui decor and fine wood carving art.Large octagonal huanghuali hanging abacuses retaining all original components are extremely rare in antique circulation markets,holding great folk cultural research value as well as high collectible appeal for Chinese traditional interior design enthusiasts.

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