Set, Mah-Jongg
Object number2023.163.1 a-uu
OriginHong Kong, China
OriginCanada
MediumMetal; Paper; Ink; Plastic; Aluminum foil; Fabric
Credit LineGift of Shirley Yee, In memory of Yuen and Betty Yee
DescriptionMahjong tile game set comprised of metal box, paper box liner, game tiles, foil-wrapped blank tiles, fabric pouch containing dice and plastic game chips/counters, and metal dish. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 5.875 x 9.463 x 7 in. (14.9 x 24 x 17.8 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 0.875 x 9 x 6.125 in. (2.2 x 22.9 x 15.6 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (Individual game tile c-rr): 1.313 x 1 x 0.75 in. (3.3 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (ss): 1.75 x 1.375 in. (4.4 x 3.5 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (tt): 5 x 4.25 x 2.25 in. (12.7 x 10.8 x 5.7 cm)
Height x Diameter (uu): 0.75 x 4.063 in. (1.9 x 10.3 cm)
Inscriptions(c-rr)
Game tiles have engraved and painted symbols, characters, Chinese characters, and numbers.
(uu)
Top side's walls have gold text "expo67" and "MONTREAL, CANADA".
Underside has black text "The basic unit of the / EXPO67 / symbol is the ancient crypto- / gram representing "man" . . . a / vertical line with outstretched arms. / Two units with arms linked signify friend- / ship. Numerous pairs arranged in a circle / suggest the World . . . a happy graphic / interpretation of the EXPO theme, / "Man and his World." "
Marks(b)
Paper has red printed text including "...et Cheung / IVORY WARES / 490, CHATHAM RD. HJNG HUM, / KOWLOON, HONG KONG, / [Chinese characters]".
(uu)
Exterior sides of rim have printed blue text "© 1963 Expo 67", "MADE IN CANADA", and "FABCRAFT MONTREAL".
Historical NotesPart of the Yuen Yee collection.
Related person
Yuen Yee
On View
Not on view
Washington Flooring
Westinghouse Learning Corporation
Unknown
Unknown
c. 1983
