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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