{"product_id":"traditional-mahjong-tiles-set-lotus-crane-koi-pagoda-tortoiseshell","title":"Traditional Mahjong Tiles Set – Lotus Crane Koi Pagoda Tortoiseshell","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich tortoiseshell tones and classic Asian motifs define this traditional mahjong tiles set in the Lotus Crane Koi Pagoda Tortoiseshell design. Warm brown and black mottling frames white faces, where red koi circle lotus blossoms, cranes rise over blue water and gold-edged pagodas crown the honors. Green leaves and gold accents add depth, giving the set the air of a treasured antique found in a family attic. Despite the rich detail, suits stay clear, so building your hand from the NMJL card is quick and confident. Cranes and koi, long symbols of longevity and good fortune, make the flowers and jokers feel especially auspicious. This set suits collectors, players who admire vintage mahjong, and American mahjong groups that value tradition. The tortoiseshell warmth glows under lamplight, and the Charleston takes on a stately rhythm. For a mahj night that honors the game's long history while playing by modern American rules, this is a fitting choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal tiles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiles used in American play:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152 (bams, craks and dots 1–9 ×4 each, 16 winds, 12 dragons, 8 flowers, 8 jokers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra tiles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 spare jokers + 6 blank tiles (10 jokers in the box in total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame style:\u003c\/strong\u003e American mahjong, compatible with the current National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus Crane Koi Pagoda Tortoiseshell — colors: white, brown, black, red, green, blue and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e racks, pushers, mat, dice, NMJL card and carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e free to the USA, Canada, UK and EU; ships in 2–4 business days, arrives 4–6 business days after dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to use your traditional mahjong tiles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tortoiseshell palette looks best in warm, wood-toned rooms: libraries, studies and dining rooms with dark furniture. Its symbolism of luck and longevity also makes it meaningful for milestone celebrations and for gifts meant to be kept for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilestone birthday or anniversary gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunar New Year family gathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector's display between club tournaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom-look gift for a parent who taught you the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many tiles and jokers are in the Lotus Crane set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are 160 tiles. American play uses 152, including 8 jokers, and 2 spare jokers plus 6 blank tiles are provided, so there are 10 jokers altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work with the current NMJL card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every tile type on the National Mah Jongg League card is included. The card is not part of the set and is sold by the League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the cranes and koi symbolize?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCranes traditionally represent longevity, and koi stand for perseverance and good fortune, which is why this design is popular for birthdays, anniversaries and retirement gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the tortoiseshell design a real vintage set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a newly made set with a vintage-inspired look, complete with jokers and flowers for American rules, so you get classic style without hunting for missing tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Mahjongg Set","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51379639681276,"sku":"MJ-047","price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/6063\/9484\/files\/mahjong-mj-047.jpg?v=1790205859","url":"https:\/\/americanmahjonggset.com\/products\/traditional-mahjong-tiles-set-lotus-crane-koi-pagoda-tortoiseshell","provider":"American Mahjongg Set","version":"1.0","type":"link"}