An early 20th century Cowen's Rack Mah Jong set by M.S. Cowen Co., New York and San Francisco, complete with original fitted brown textured case. The set features richly hued butterscotch Bakelite racks with built-in counters, vividly colored Bakelite betting chips in red, green, yellow, and ivory tones, and engraved tiles with hand-painted characters and symbols. This is a rare example of an American-made Mah Jong set from the 1920s-1930s era, blending Asian-inspired gaming tradition with early American Bakelite craftsmanship.
Dimensions: 19.50"L x 9"W x 3.25"H