Tian Jiu Tiles
Heavens and Nines Tiles
Dominoes
CG94-1-134
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Tian Jiu 天九 |
| Object Number | CG94-1-134 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Date Made | 19th Century - 1930's |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Ivory | Bamboo | Paint |
| Technique | Painted | Notched | Glued |
| Description | Incomplete set of Tian Jiu, 天九, or Heavens and Nines tiles or Chinese Dominoes. 46 rectangular ivory and black painted bamboo tiles. Depressions on one side painted in black and red. 46 pieces total; 18 with black circles; 7 with red circles; 20 with red and black circles; 1 all white piece. Cards are individually labeled A through TT. |
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