Rare Vintage Hofamterspiel Tarot Playing Cards Limited Edition Piatnik - Wien
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Hofämterspiel cards 1976 by Piatnik - WienLimited edition - XV of 1000.Very good condition - no defects.Very beautiful set!!!! Collectors item. Complete set!!!! Book in German, English, language.
The Hofämterspiel reflects political relationships in Central Europe in the mid-15th century. The suit signs are the coats of arms of four kingdoms: France, Germany, Bohemia and Hungary. The single-headed eagle represents the 'regnum teutonicum', the kingdom of Germany (as opposed ...to a double-headed eagle representing the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation). Each individual card depicts a function or profession that enjoyed official status at a late medieval princely court.The cards were printed from woodblocks and then hand coloured. Each suit in turn shows members of the royal household - from the court jester up to the king's steward, including servants and court officials. These are depicted in a hierarchy, numbered 1 - 10 in Roman numerals, plus a queen and king, instead of the more common arrangement of multiple pip cards and three or four court cards. There are 48 cards in total.Size of cards 140 x 100 mm.
International customers outside the European Union, please note: additional tax, levies and duties may be applicable to your purchases. It is within your responsibility to cover them and they are not included in the displayed pricing. Take this into consideration before you buy, please.Item is going to be relisted if payment is not made within 48 hours.From smoke and pet free home.
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The Hofämterspiel reflects political relationships in Central Europe in the mid-15th century. The suit signs are the coats of arms of four kingdoms: France, Germany, Bohemia and Hungary. The single-headed eagle represents the 'regnum teutonicum', the kingdom of Germany (as opposed ...to a double-headed eagle representing the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation). Each individual card depicts a function or profession that enjoyed official status at a late medieval princely court.The cards were printed from woodblocks and then hand coloured. Each suit in turn shows members of the royal household - from the court jester up to the king's steward, including servants and court officials. These are depicted in a hierarchy, numbered 1 - 10 in Roman numerals, plus a queen and king, instead of the more common arrangement of multiple pip cards and three or four court cards. There are 48 cards in total.Size of cards 140 x 100 mm.
International customers outside the European Union, please note: additional tax, levies and duties may be applicable to your purchases. It is within your responsibility to cover them and they are not included in the displayed pricing. Take this into consideration before you buy, please.Item is going to be relisted if payment is not made within 48 hours.From smoke and pet free home.
Bless you!!! Sending the best energy!Reda Ace
