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Chinese Mahjong Set, Shanghai, Circa 1923
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Chinese Mahjong Set, Shanghai, Circa 1923

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 November 2025 · Luke Honey Ltd
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A Chinese Mahjong Set, Shanghai, circa 1923

the extensive chip-carved and decorated wooden case with a carrying handle and fold down lid to the front, revealing five drawers, including bone and bamboo mounted tiles:

12 Dragons (Red, Green & White ie blank).

16 Winds (North, South, East & West)

8 Bonus decorative/floral tiles.

36 Characters (1-9).

36 Circles (1-9).

36 Bamboo (1-9).

A collection of bone scoring sticks.

Two mahjong dice.

4 Blank Tiles.

Catalin Ming Wind Disc.

Mah-Jongg: The Fascinating Chinese Game, instructions book [1923].

Width: 26cm, Height: 24cm, Depth: 18cm.

Stock Reference: 2075

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Chinese Mahjong Set to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120347
Dealers Internal Reference
2075
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A Chinese Mahjong Set, Shanghai, circa 1923
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the extensive chip-carved and decorated wooden case with a carrying handle and fold down lid to the front, revealing five drawers, including bone and bamboo mounted tiles:.
Luke Honey Ltd
fig 1. An antique wooden Chinese mahjong cabinet with carved drawers partially open, displaying bone and bamboo tiles alongside a vintage instruction book.
fig 1. Chinese Mahjong Set, Shanghai, Circa 1923

12 Dragons (Red, Green & White ie blank).

16 Winds (North, South, East & West)

8 Bonus decorative/floral tiles.

36 Characters (1-9).

36 Circles (1-9).

36 Bamboo (1-9).

A collection of bone scoring sticks.

Two mahjong dice.

4 Blank Tiles.

Catalin Ming Wind Disc.

Mah-Jongg: The Fascinating Chinese Game, instructions book [1923].

Width: 26cm, Height: 24cm, Depth: 18cm.

Stock Reference: 2075

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Chinese Mahjong Set to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120347
Dealers Internal Ref
2075
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Luke Honey Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I An antique wooden Chinese mahjong cabinet with carved drawers partially open, displaying bone and bamboo tiles alongside a vintage instruction book. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chinese Mahjong Set, Shanghai, Circa 1923

Archive II An antique wooden Chinese mahjong cabinet with carved drawers partially open, displaying bone and bamboo tiles alongside a vintage instruction book. View II
Archive III An antique wooden Chinese mahjong cabinet with carved drawers partially open, displaying bone and bamboo tiles alongside a vintage instruction book. View III
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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
Location
London
SW8
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lukehoney
Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 22
Items Sold 148
Luke Honey Ltd
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An antique wooden Chinese mahjong cabinet with carved drawers partially open, displaying bone and bamboo tiles alongside a vintage instruction book.
Chinese Mahjong Set, Shanghai, circa 1923
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An antique wooden Chinese mahjong cabinet with carved drawers partially open, displaying bone and bamboo tiles alongside a vintage instruction book.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGaming Sets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialWood, Bone, Bamboo, Paper
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsHand-carved dragon handle, Dovetailed drawers, Bone and bamboo tiles, Relief-carved cabinet exterior
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Mahjong experienced a massive global craze during the 1920s after being imported to Western markets by companies like Joseph P. Babcock, leading to the creation of bespoke exported sets housed in intricate wooden cabinets.

Authentic period sets typically feature tiles carved from a combination of animal bone and bamboo, fitted into handcrafted hardwood boxes made from materials such as rosewood, camphor wood, or huanghuali.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the dovetail joints of the cabinet, the hand-carved detailing on the bone-and-bamboo tiles, the presence of traditional Chinese characters, and natural ageing patination.

This object can be displayed closed on a coffee table or sideboard to add textual warmth and historical narrative to a room while serving as a tactile conversation piece.

Keep the set away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent the wood from warping and the bone tiles from drying out or cracking.
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