Nine Diamonds, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. cast terracotta planter I believe they date between

I believe they date between the mid-1930s and mid-40s

The tray measures 19"long by 11" wide by 2

A wonderful example of traditional Okinawan pottery -- Yachimun

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Nine Diamonds, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. cast terracotta planter I believe they date betweenI first purchased a batch of heart pips from this very same deck from a seller in Holland, who has been parsing them out a few at a time. When he posted these I snatched them up immediately I think they are just extraordinarily beautiful! I believe they date to the 1780s or so and are likely Belgian, which was a hub for playing card production in the 18th century, largely for export to England. I just love their imperfectly cut, square edged,