The quiet satisfaction of the last tile settling into place.
This chinoiserie mahjong poster is for the player who loves the ritual of setting up as much as the play itself. Two hands in embroidered sleeves place the final tile on an arch built from the game's own pieces, framed by flowering branches in jade, terracotta and gold.
The artwork: two hands closing an arch of tiles
Two hands reach in from either side, one in a jade-green sleeve with a gold vine border and one in a terracotta sleeve with gold leaf sprays, and together they set a six-circle tile at the top of an arch. Each side of the arch is a stack of five tiles, six-circle and two-bamboo in turn, drawn in jade and gold on ivory. Branches of white flowers and green leaves, gold cloud scrolls and a fine jade-and-gold border with fret corners frame the cream sheet. There are no words. The artwork fills the whole 8 × 12 inch sheet.
Paper, size and finish
- 8″ × 12″ (20.3 × 30.5 cm), portrait, with the artwork printed edge to edge.
- Thick matte paper, 189 g/m² and 10.3 mil thick, with a smooth, non-glossy finish.
- 94% opacity and 104% ISO brightness keep the colors clear and the background bright.
- Paper sourced from Japan.
- Ships unframed, ready for a frame of your choice.
Who it's for
Players who enjoy building the wall and setting the table, friends who play as a regular pair or foursome, and anyone drawn to classic Chinese-inspired ornament. Hang it in a dining room, a game room or an entryway. It makes a graceful mahjong gift for a birthday, a housewarming or the holidays.
Quick answers
Which tiles are shown?
Eleven tiles: six-circle and two-bamboo tiles stacked in turn up each side of the arch, with a six-circle tile placed at the top.
Does it have any words?
No. Two hands building together tell the story, so it suits any table and any house rules.
Does it come framed?
No, it ships unframed and fits a standard 8 × 12 inch frame. A thin gold or deep green frame picks up the printed border.
Care
Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the colors. Handle by the edges and wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Shipping and returns
Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.
Size: 8 × 12 in (about 20 × 30 cm), portrait, unframed.