Mahjong Treasures download12/13/2023 Posted in bamboo, bone and bamboo, hand carved, image interpretation, unusual design. Hang upside down bird (Definitely the 4 Crak)Īnnouncing my latest project: Mahjong is For the Birds, an ebook (the book can be ordered in a color copy version" identifying vintage plastic sets and rating them on a desirability scale. The bold colors of the Dots make them easy to identify quickly.ĭon't you love that #4 Crak? I thought it was a mistake, but I guess not, because here follows the listing of the birds: The Dots, perhaps based on Chrysanthemums, one the flowers loved by the Chinese) Notice how the Bams themselves are made of longevity symbols (those symbols slip into so much of Chinese design, and, if you are lucky, on Mahjong tiles.) Here follow the tiles in the three suits, and a listing of all the birds. (I actually think it is good, if you possibly can, to play with different sets. When people play with this set, they can combine two of the world's most beloved activities: Mahjong, the most popular game in the world, and bird-watching! The set was a bit of difficult to play with, but isn't that supposed to be part of the game, mental challenges? And we got used to it very quickly. ![]() And how we treasure the friendships formed around the table! Finally, here is a set that has it all: different birds on each kind of suit tile, all beautifully carved. Many of us are drawn to the game of Mahjong because of the beautiful tiles, racks, and boxes, and the wonderful mental exercise. ![]() One Bamboo Peacock and One Dot Parrot (Note curled Dragon and pearl inside the Dot)
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