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Chinese Playing Cards 中国纸牌

Chinese Playing Cards 中国纸牌

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.

Electrical Mah Jong

Electrical Mah Jong

Electrical Mah Jong was produced by De La Rue for The Western Electric Company Ltd in 1924 for the Wembley Exhibition.

Mahjongg

Mahjongg

Mahjongg is usually played with tiles, which are Chinese playing cards made in solid form...

Regional Cards: China and Hong Kong

Regional Cards: China and Hong Kong

Explore the history, patterns and designs of traditional Chinese playing cards, featuring unique regional variations.

Regional Cards: South-Eastern Asia

Regional Cards: South-Eastern Asia

Indonesia • Malaysia • Singapore • Thailand • Vietnam