d03-260127002003015-000[100-Year-Old Osaka Merchant's Lucky Charm] Antique Soroban (1-bead/5-bead) Engraved "Commemoration of New Building"
■ Story (History & Significance)This soroban is a special item prepared by **"Nishikawa Mirror Stand Shop"** in Horie, Osaka, which once flourished as the "sacred land of furniture" in Japan, to commemorate the new construction of their store.
The engraving "Commemoration of the New Building" is proof of the moment when the shop was at its peak of prosperity, and it is considered a very auspicious tool symbolizing "Business Prosperity" among Japanese merchants.
■ Rarity of the 1-bead/5-bead FormatThis is a traditional "1-bead/5-bead" format from before the 1930s, which is not seen in modern Japan.As expected from being made in Horie, where skilled craftsmen gathered, you can still feel the warmth of the wood and the solid construction even after nearly 100 years.
■ Specifications and Condition
Engraving: Beautiful hand-carving of "Osaka Horie Nishikawa Mirror Stand Shop" and "Commemoration of New Building".
Format: 1 upper bead / 5 lower beads.
Condition: Vintage item. There are scuffs and minor scratches due to age, and changes in the wood's color and luster, but the condition as a historical antique is good.
◆ SizeHeight: Approximately 3.2 cmLonger side: Approximately 28.7 cmShorter side: Approximately 11 cm
Please note that these are amateur measurements and may contain errors.
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