Story/Overview:The exclusive artworks of this deck of playing cards pay tribute to the 14th-century historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. One of the “Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature” and a household name in China until today, the story is set in the turbulent years from 169 to 280 AD, during which the country split into three power blocs: the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu (the Three Kingdoms period, 220~280 AD). The novel not only depicts the incessant battling of the three states over dominance but also romanticizes the personal lives of historical figures, introducing close to a thousand heroic characters, 13 of which are featured in this deck. Historical as well as mythical, the legendary Romance has inspired countless artistic renditions including the one we now present. Features: permanent high-quality graphics; excellent adhesion and abrasion resistance; a glamorous effect that pulls out details of the design in a colorful 3D sheen; exceptionally low price and good handling for foiled playing cards; Printed By KingStar PCC, fulfilled by Vermilion The box is rich in traditional Chinese architectural and decorative elements. A golden dragon is crawling over a ding, a type of ancient Chinese cauldrons in the shape of a round vessel standing on three legs, representing the three states fighting over dominance. It is printed using gold foil and crimson ink. The standard decks will be numbered from 1 to 2,500 with seals on the bottom.
