Chinese Mahjong Bone and Bamboo Tiles - Vintage "Qilin Kirin" Set

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This collector's Chinese mahjong set comes with a vintage style wooden box with a mythical Qilin creature carved into it and 144 tiles crafted from cattle bone and bamboo. CHINESE MAHJONG SET, "VINTAGE INSPIRED": Just as the early imported mahjong sets from the 1920s, this particular set is crafted from snow white cattle bone and delicate slabs of Chinese bamboo. PLEASE NOTE: This is a traditional Chinese mahjong set designed for Chinese gameplay only. It does not contain joker tiles or racks. HANDCRAFTED MAHJONG TILES: Each tile measures 1.3 x 0.9 x 0.5" (3.2 x 2.2 x 1.2cm) and are traditional standard size, making them slightly smaller than contemporary tiles; Tile markings are carved and painted by hand, and the bone and bamboo halves are dovetailed together; Since these tiles are handcrafted, the color and shape charmingly and subtly vary from tile to tile and from set to set MAHJONG ACCESSORIES: 36 Circles, 36 Bamboos, 36 Characters, 12 Dragons, 16 Winds (N, S, E, W), 8 Flowers; Also includes a pair of dice, a set of betting sticks, and four wind tiles for determining seating placement FIVE-DRAWER ROSEWOOD CASE: Tiles and accessories fit perfectly into a rosewood box that measures 9.2 x 8.6 x 6.7" (23.3 x 21.8 x 17cm) with five separate drawers showcasing a carved image of Qilin (Kirin in Japanese), a good omen that brings prosperity and serenity in traditional Chinese culture; Entire set weighs 6.5lbs (3kg) BENEFITS OF PLAYING MAHJONG: Playing mahjong helps improve strategic thinking skills and social participation during the game also enhances overall mental health! Item HB-CB005-CUPC 810989023644 Show more