The Yamato Japanese Mahjong Set.
The tiles of the Yamato mahjong set.
Yamato mahjong case.
Yamato is the classical name for old Japan, and the name of the biggest battleship in the Japanese navy during World War Two.
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This mid-range Japanese mahjong set is finished to a high standard and is housed in a sturdy white box-style case. The trays are lined with red felt to house the tiles comfortably and quietly. The tiles are in the classic style, slightly curvacious backs, and "side notches" suggestive of the bamboo backed ivory tiles of the 1920s. The tile faces are clean and elegant. |
The set is made to Japanese specifications, with NO ARABIC NUMERALS!
The tiles measure 1 inch X 3/4 inch X 5/8 inch.
The set includes 144 tiles and features:
- 4 Season Tiles
- 4 "Red 5" Bonus Tiles ("embedded jewels" in the 5-Coins)
- 1 Table Wind Tessera
- 7 Dice
- Scoring Tallies and Counters
- Storage Trays
- Carrying Case
- Illustrated guide to hands and scores
- Novelty "Black Tile" Keyring included!**