Playing Cards from China

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The Chinese took their cards with them wherever they travelled and traded in the East, and we find Chinese cards in use not only in the mainland but also in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, North Borneo and Vietnam.

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2010

Pulp Pin-Up

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Feb 28, 2021

Classic 1940s Pulp Pin-Up covers on playing cards from China, c.2010.

Tam Cúc 三菊

by Anthony Lee
Jan 12, 2017

Tam Cúc playing cards from Vietnam (Việt Nam), based on Chinese chess, 2016

Terracotta Army

by Matt Probert
Dec 16, 2015

Each card has a different photo of elements of the terracotta army whose purpose was to protect the emperor Qin Shi Huang in his afterlife.

Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin

by Matt Probert
Dec 13, 2015

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

1998

The Summer Palace

by Matt Probert
Apr 07, 2017

The Summer Palace, Beijing, China, c.1998.

Three Kingdoms

by Simon Wintle
Apr 26, 2012

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.

2022

TikTok Tarot

by Adam Wintle
Jan 04, 2023

TikTok Tarot is a unique tarot deck that puts a modern spin on the Rider-Waite format; with TikTok-inspired artwork that appeals to younger audiences.