Japanese Mahjong & Bamboo Back Tiles Riichi Set, Showa Retro 2 Red Fives Aka Dora Mah Jongg, Heavy 5.6lbs
This is a beautiful, authentic Vintage Japanese Mahjong Set rarely with 2 red Fives featuring traditional Bamboo Backs (Take hai). Weighing in at 5 lbs 6 oz, this set has a surprisingly substantial and solid feel, heavier than many typical bamboo sets, indicating high quality resin faces. The tiles feature vivid Black and Red characters, with the "Man" (Character) tiles painted in a bold, cursive script that is easy to read.
Housed in a classic black vinyl briefcase with a vibrant red interior, this set represents the traditional style of the Showa era. Please note that consistent with older vintage sets, this set include 2 Red Fives (Aka Dora), making it perfect for purists who enjoy the original, traditional rules or collectors seeking an authentic Showa period piece. The tiles are constructed with the classic dovetail joinery between the bamboo backing and the white face.
Japanese mahjong (Japanese: 麻雀, Hepburn: Mājan), also known as riichi mahjong, is a variation of mahjong. While the basic rules to the game are retained, the variation features a unique set of rules such as riichi and the use of dora. The variant is one of a few styles, where discarded tiles are ordered rather than placed in a disorganized pile.
***Please NOTE that traditional Japanese Mahjong tiles are standardly smaller than American and Chinese tiles.
Here is a size comparison for your reference:
Japanese Tiles (This Set): 26 x 19 x 16 mm (Japanese Standard)
American Tiles: 30 x 22 x 12 mm (Standard)
Chinese Tiles: 32 x 24 x 16 mm (Standard)
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-Measurement Approximately:L 11.5" (29.2 cm) x W 7.5" (19 cm) x H 2" (5 cm)
Tile Size: Standard Vintage Japanese Size
-Weight Measures: 5 lbs 6 oz (Approx 2.3 kg)
-Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. The bamboo backs have a lovely warm patina. The tile faces are clean with sharp, colorful paint. The case shows minor vintage wear but is structurally sound.
-No chips & No cracks
The set comes complete with 144 tiles, betting sticks (Tenbo), and dice. Japanese mahjong is usually played with 136 tiles.The tiles are mixed and then arranged into four walls that are each two stacks high and 17 tiles wide. 26 of the stacks are used to build the players' starting hands, 7 stacks are used to form a dead wall, and the remaining 35 stacks form the playing wall.
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We always want you be satisfied and happy with your purchase.
*Combine orders is welcome. Combine for reduced shipping (spanning 3 days max, with advance notice). Combine items to get a 20~30% discount on total shipping costs. Combining many items will increase the discount rate for shipping. However, heavy items and big size items have a low discount rate. It cannot be combined with items that have significantly different shapes or large sizes. Then the difference in shipping will be refund to you once finishing packing and shipped.
This is a beautiful, authentic Vintage Japanese Mahjong Set rarely with 2 red Fives featuring traditional Bamboo Backs (Take hai). Weighing in at 5 lbs 6 oz, this set has a surprisingly substantial and solid feel, heavier than many typical bamboo sets, indicating high quality resin faces. The tiles feature vivid Black and Red characters, with the "Man" (Character) tiles painted in a bold, cursive script that is easy to read.
Housed in a classic black vinyl briefcase with a vibrant red interior, this set represents the traditional style of the Showa era. Please note that consistent with older vintage sets, this set include 2 Red Fives (Aka Dora), making it perfect for purists who enjoy the original, traditional rules or collectors seeking an authentic Showa period piece. The tiles are constructed with the classic dovetail joinery between the bamboo backing and the white face.
Japanese mahjong (Japanese: 麻雀, Hepburn: Mājan), also known as riichi mahjong, is a variation of mahjong. While the basic rules to the game are retained, the variation features a unique set of rules such as riichi and the use of dora. The variant is one of a few styles, where discarded tiles are ordered rather than placed in a disorganized pile.
***Please NOTE that traditional Japanese Mahjong tiles are standardly smaller than American and Chinese tiles.
Here is a size comparison for your reference:
Japanese Tiles (This Set): 26 x 19 x 16 mm (Japanese Standard)
American Tiles: 30 x 22 x 12 mm (Standard)
Chinese Tiles: 32 x 24 x 16 mm (Standard)
*Follow us for more. We update almost EVERYDAY
*FAST Shipping from US. No more waiting from JP.
-Measurement Approximately:L 11.5" (29.2 cm) x W 7.5" (19 cm) x H 2" (5 cm)
Tile Size: Standard Vintage Japanese Size
-Weight Measures: 5 lbs 6 oz (Approx 2.3 kg)
-Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. The bamboo backs have a lovely warm patina. The tile faces are clean with sharp, colorful paint. The case shows minor vintage wear but is structurally sound.
-No chips & No cracks
The set comes complete with 144 tiles, betting sticks (Tenbo), and dice. Japanese mahjong is usually played with 136 tiles.The tiles are mixed and then arranged into four walls that are each two stacks high and 17 tiles wide. 26 of the stacks are used to build the players' starting hands, 7 stacks are used to form a dead wall, and the remaining 35 stacks form the playing wall.
*If you have a problem with any item you receive, please contact us before leaving feedback.
We always want you be satisfied and happy with your purchase.
*Combine orders is welcome. Combine for reduced shipping (spanning 3 days max, with advance notice). Combine items to get a 20~30% discount on total shipping costs. Combining many items will increase the discount rate for shipping. However, heavy items and big size items have a low discount rate. It cannot be combined with items that have significantly different shapes or large sizes. Then the difference in shipping will be refund to you once finishing packing and shipped.
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