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Antique Chinese Mahjong Set in Original Fitted Brass-bound Box
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Antique Chinese Mahjong Set in Original Fitted Brass-bound Box

19th century
Sold 27 November 2024 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Antique (19thC) Chinese mahjong set in fitted brass-bound black lacquered box, decorated with good luck symbols including swastikas, bats and butterflies. Full complement of 144 bone-faced bamboo-backed hemp general tiles. Chest measures 20.5cm x 19.5cm x 18.5cm high, weight 4.15kg.

Excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Antique Chinese Mahjong Set to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Reference Numbers
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SA1107873
Dealers Internal Reference
AD671/24
Description
Antique (19thC) Chinese mahjong set in fitted brass-bound black lacquered box, decorated with good luck symbols including swastikas, bats and butterflies. Full complement of 144 bone-faced bamboo-backed hemp general tiles. Chest measures 20.5cm x 19.5cm x 18.5cm high, weight 4.15kg.

Excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Antique Chinese Mahjong Set to the 19th Century.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107873
Dealers Internal Ref
AD671/24
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Chinese Mahjong Set in Original Fitted Brass-bound Box

Archive II An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel. View II
Archive III An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel. View III
Archive IV An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel. View IV
Archive V An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel. View V
Archive VI An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel. View VI
Archive VII An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel. View VII
Archive VIII An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel. View VIII
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An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel.
Antique Chinese Mahjong Set in Original Fitted Brass-Bound Box
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An antique black lacquered Chinese mahjong box with brass corner mounts and five drawers, shown alongside its removable front panel.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGaming Set
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty / Traditional Chinese
  • MaterialWood, Brass, Bone, Bamboo
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsBrass corner mounts, Stacked drawer configuration, Recessed panel door, U-shaped top handle
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 20.5 cm (8 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Mahjong originated in China during the Qing dynasty, evolving from earlier card and domino games into a four-player tile game that gained international popularity in the early 20th century.

Traditional antique sets typically feature tiles carved from bone and bamboo, housed in hardwood boxes such as rosewood or lacquered wood, accented with brass corners, hinges, and drawer pulls.

Authentic period sets are characterised by hand-carved tile motifs using traditional symbols, natural material variations like bone grain, dovetail joinery on wooden boxes, and age-appropriate patination on the metal hardware.

This piece works well displayed on a coffee table, console, or within a bookshelf as a tactile decorative object that adds historical texture and conversational interest to a room.

Maintain the item by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature fluctuations, dusting gently with a dry microfiber cloth, and avoiding chemical polishes on the lacquer or brass surfaces.
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