A Chinese Mahjong Set in Carved Wooden Case

Late 19th or early 20th century, a complete set containing 144 tiles: 139 marked and 5 plain tiles, and numerous counting sticks, all organized in a carved wooden box, with five pull out drawers, cover lifts up and has two Chinese characters in green to front, a pair of brass carrying handles to the top.

6 x 9 x 6 1/2 in.

Wear and loss to box, especially at edges; left hand side of box with loss to wood as a result front cover does that fit tightly.

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