Playing Card Deck
Tian Jiu Playing Cards
Heavens and Nines Playing Cards
29-191-241.9
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Tian Jiu 天九 |
| Object Number | 29-191-241.9 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Date Made | Late 19th Century - 1929 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Paper | Ink |
| Technique | Printed |
| Description | Tian Jiu, 天九, or Heavens and Nines, playing cards. Rectangular cards with rounded corners. Backs with green checkerboard-like motif. Faces with black and red domino spots. Tacky yellow coating. |
| Length | 12.8 cm |
| Width | 2.33 cm |
| Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
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