Playing Card Deck
Tian Jiu Playing Cards
Heavens and Nines Playing Cards
29-191-241.1
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Tian Jiu 天九 |
| Object Number | 29-191-241.1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Date Made | Late 19th Century - 1929 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Paper | Ink |
| Technique | Printed |
| Iconography | Coins |
| Inscription Language | Chinese Language |
| Description | 84 Tian Jiu, 天九, or Heavens and Nines, playing cards. Rectangular cards with rounded corners. They are entirely black on one side and other side has black and red spot on white background. Some cards have motifs in center including coins and Chinese characters. |
| Height | 9 cm |
| Width | 2 cm |
| Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
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