Most of you know I love the quirky and charming sets made by someone, for someone. This is one, hand painted on wood, a labor of love. The tiles are tiny:  here's one on the left, compared to an average Chinese bakelite one.

 

These are the Bams, and the One is unique. The others look a lot like cucumbers to me. Anyone notice the unusual arrangement of the 7 Bams? It's as if the painter just fit in that last one on the bottom. And the 9s have their own flair.

 

 

The Craks have a certain panache, calling attention to themselves. The artist took some liberty with the Chinese numbers and the wan character, but they're fun.

 

The Dots just make you want to smile. Once again, original takes on the arrangement of the images.

 

Lots of flourishes are here on the Winds and Green and Red Dragons. The Flowers are the most traditional part of the set, though they look like they were just picked from the meadow earlier that morning. The #3s are quite droopy, perhaps in need of water?

 

Each counter was painted, and given a value.

 

Here's the box, next to a more traditionally sized one.

Enjoy!