Three Kingdoms
One of an extensive range of Chinese historical, art and culture playing cards, Three Kingdoms playing cards describes the historical story of the Three Kingdoms period, the political and military struggles between the contending rulers.
‘Three Kingdoms’ ~ Chinese Imperial Culture Playing Cards
by HCG Poker Productions
One of an extensive range of Chinese historical, art and culture playing cards, Three Kingdoms playing cards describes the historical story of the Three Kingdoms period, the political and military struggles between the contending rulers.
The three countries began in 220, Cao Pi Shouchan proclaimed himself emperor... read Wikipedia article →
Above: ‘Three Kingdoms’ ~ Chinese Imperial Culture Playing Cards produced by HCG Poker Productions. 52 cards + 2 Jokers + extra card in special box. All the captions on the cards and box are in Chinese, but the indexes and suit symbols are European. Card size: 63x88mm, 300 grams high-end poker cardboard. Limited edition of 5,000.
Matchbox Labels
Above: Jining Huochai Matchbox labels: Characters of the Water Margin 水滸撲克. Courtesy Rex Pitts.
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