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Published December 13, 2015 Updated April 23, 2022

Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin

“Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin” collectible playing cards, made in China, c.2010.

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“Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin” collectible playing cards, made in China, c.2010. Each card shows a different photograph of a Terracotta Warrior from the army of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.

Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin, made in China, c.2010 Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin, made in China, c.2010 Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin, made in China, c.2010 Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin, made in China, c.2010

Above: “Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin” playing cards, made in China, c.2010. 52 cards + 2 jokers in box.


The Terra-Cotta Warrior and Horses of Emperor Qin

The Terra-Cotta Warrior and Horses of Emperor Qin by Wu Roi Co. Every card shows a different image of the Terracotta warriors.

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Above: The Terra-Cotta Warrior and Horses of Emperor Qin by Wu Roi Co.

See also Terracotta Army deck

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Over the next fifty years I was seduced by the artwork in Piatnik's packs and became a collector of playing cards.

Seeking more information about various unidentified packs I discovered the World of Playing Cards website and became an enthusiastic contributor researching and documenting different packs of cards.

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