Tian Jiu Tiles

Heavens and Nines Tiles

Dominoes

CG94-1-132

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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
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.

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