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Vintage Bamboo Mahjong Set

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:20.00 - 20,000.00 USD
Vintage Bamboo Mahjong Set
Item/Description: Vintage 1920s Mahjong set made from ox bone and bamboo and housed in a carved red-toned wooden case with sliding front and two drawers. The tiles feature both Chinese characters and some Roman numerals (e.g., "C" for 'Chung' and numbers 1-9 on the suits), which was common in early sets made for export to Western markets. Joker tiles present, indicating American-style play. Set is complete with 152 tiles, standard for American Mahjong.

Material: Wood, Ox Bone, Bamboo

Dimensions: Length: 8 1/4"; Width: 6 1/4"; Height: 5 1/8 "

Condition: Wear to wooden case including surface loss and handling wear. Tiles show use wear.

Age: 1920s

Provenance: Private Estate

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