Antique Chinese Mahjong Game Set plus 4 Cowen’s Original Scoring Racks

TITLE: Antique Chinese Mahjong Game Set with 144 tiles plus 4 Cowen’s Original Scoring Racks

MEDIUM: Bone and Bamboo/ leather box

DIMENSIONS: Leather Box 9 x 6.5 x 4.5 inches, Cowen’s rack box 18” L

CIRCA: 1925

DESCRIPTION: The subject item features a set of Chinese Mahjong gaming pieces. This set contains 144 tiles and dice made from fitted bone and bamboo pieces. Each tile features Chinese characters, bamboo suits, circles, winds and dragons. Pieces uncounted. Included are 4 Cowen’s Scoring Racks, No. 211, patented in 1925 for a Chinese Mahjong set in the original box.

CONDITION: Very Good Original with expected use wear.

PROVENANCE: Selections are from the distinguished Naftzger family estate - one of Wichita’s most historically significant families. Long associated with Wichita banking, philanthropy, the arts, and civic development, the Naftzger name has been woven into the cultural fabric of the city for generations. The City still enjoys both the lovely Naftzger Park downtown, and their fine collection of paintings generously gifted to the Wichita Art Museum. Dining experiences at their Belmont home were legendary for the display of the finest silver, glassware, fine china and great American Furniture.

This exceptional estate reflects a lifetime — and legacy — of refined collecting, thoughtful stewardship, and appreciation for beauty and history. Featured offerings will include fine furnishings, antiques, artwork, decorative arts, books, personal treasures, and unique pieces gathered over decades both online and in an in-person estate sale.