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Find of the Week: Vintage mahjong set, ca. 1920s

Antique Chinese mahjong set in a beautiful rosewood case with dovetail joints, which is trimmed in brass and embellished with Chinese characters painted in green.

The front door of the case slides up to reveal the drawers that contain the game pieces. The set includes 148 tiles, 120 sticks, a small box containing 4 dice, and a small round container with 4 round chips in it. 

To see this piece and other vintage games first-hand, visit us at Gallery on Main. You can also see more details on this mahjong set, including additional photos, and even purchase it online at our Etsy shop.