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Chinese Money-Suited Playing Cards from the British Museum

Chinese Money-Suited Playing Cards from the British Museum

This deck of Chinese playing cards, donated to the British Museum in 1896, is believed to have been popularised during the Qing era (1644-1911).

  • 1896
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.

Playing Cards from Malaysia

Playing Cards from Malaysia

Playing Cards from Malaysia.

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

Thai & Siamese Playing Cards

Thai & Siamese Playing Cards

The Portuguese were the first Westerners to trade with Ayutthaya in Thailand in the 16th century. Traders also arrived from India, Japan, the Arab world, England, Holland and France.