Tian Jiu Tiles
Heavens and Nines Tiles
Dominoes
| Native Name | Tian Jiu 天九 |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | CG94-1-132 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Chinese |
| Provenience: | China |
| Date Made: | 19th Century - 1930's |
| Early Date: | 1800 |
| Late Date: | 1939 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Bamboo Paint |
| Technique: | Painted |
Description
Incomplete set of Tian Jiu, 天九, or Heavens and Nines tiles or Chinese Dominoes. The 54 tiles, CG94-1-133 and 55 tiles, CG94-1-132 are a complete set of 109. Rectangular bamboo tiles painted black. Depressions on one side painted in white and red. Cards are individually labeled A through CCC.
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