Boxed Mahjong Set
1919-1929
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Boxed Mahjong Set
1919-1929
Physical Qualities
Bamboo and bone tiles, wood trays and box with gilt metal fittings, 6 5/16 x 9 1/4 x 6 5/16 in. (16 x 23.5 x 16 cm.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Constance D. Bendann, Baltimore
Object Number
2012.65
The box with has double handles on the top sides, and metal plates at each of the 8 corners. The front of the box, decorated with a single bat-shaped ornament applique and 2 painted gold characters slides up to reveal five trays which contain tiles, and other items for play. The tiles are bamboo and (ox?) bone decorated with standard Mah Jong motifs in red, green and blue pigments.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 2012; Constance D. Bendann, Baltimore
