What are the Four Gentlemen?

Plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, celebrated together in Chinese painting.

Are the Four Gentlemen on mahjong tiles?

Often, yes, as flower tiles, though the earliest sets did not include them.

What is printed on this premium scented candle?

The Sparrow Tile tile, in our original engraved art.

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Heritage Mah Jongg Premium Scented Candle - The Sparrow Tile

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Who are the Four Gentlemen on the flower tiles? Plum, orchid, chrysanthemum and bamboo, four plants admired in Chinese art for the virtues of a cultivated person.

A candle with a little scholarship in it. The bird rests on soy wax, a good gift for the player who notices the small things, and it will brighten a room without much fuss. No one needs to know you read the footnote.

Plum stands for winter, orchid for spring, bamboo for summer and chrysanthemum for autumn. Together they compare plants to the Confucian gentleman, and Ming and Qing scholar painters loved them. The chrysanthemum, blooming at frost, earned the name Hermit of All Flowers.

On tiles the four are assigned to seats: plum East, orchid South, chrysanthemum West and bamboo North. Early sets did not include them, so this was a later refinement of the game. A pretty idea came to the table long after the rules. Think of it as a candle does: it adds no points, just a better room.

Soy candle, 11 oz, 100 percent wax from soybeans, double cotton-cored wicks, roughly 65 hours burn. Offered in White Tea and Fig or Ocean Mist and Moss. Stay in the room while it is lit, and keep it away from curtains.

QUICK FACTS — MAH JONGG SCENTED CANDLE — THE SPARROW TILE

Series: Heritage Mah Jongg, from The Mah Jongg Collection

Design: The Sparrow Tile — the One Bamboo sparrow tile, drawn in the engraved style of an old set, printed artwork

Blank: 11 oz soy candle, 100% soybean wax, double cotton-cored wicks, about 65 hours burn

Scents: White Tea and Fig, or Ocean Mist and Moss

Safety: never leave a lit candle unattended; keep away from drafts and fabrics

Scents: White Tea and Fig / Ocean Mist and Moss

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Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.