Chuckrum board, Indian, late 19th century.
- Made:
- late 19th century in India
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Chukkrum board with 112 small native coins
Chuckrum board with 108 small coins.This board was used to count 100 small 'chuckrum' coins rapidly by spreading them over the surface to fill the holes.
Details
- Category:
- Mathematics
- Object Number:
- 1946-28
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood) and silver (metal)
- Measurements:
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overall: 15 mm x 130 mm x 100 mm, 0.09 kg
- type:
- counting board and counting token
- credit:
- Mr R.A. Bell
