Da(3)Pai(2)

A full deck of 54 cards that trace the evolution of 52 Chinese characters from their original pictographs to their contemporary forms. The heart and diamond suits illustrate the evolution of 26 radicals, and the spade and club suits show these radicals used in complex, combination characters. Based on the book Chinese Calligraphy by Edoardo Fassioli, and Guo Yu Ri Bao Zi Dian, a Chinese dictionary. Silkscreen printed with the Gocco.

Da(3)Pai(2)

3 1/8" x 2 1/8", varied depth

Two editions

One, varied edition of 40, numbered in Chinese and Arabic numerals and signed on the inside cover; 1-20 printed on Evergreen Cover Aspen (3/4" deep), 21-40 on Astroparche Antique Gold (5/8" deep). $65, shipping & insurance + $9

Only Astroparche Antique Gold available; Evergreen Cover Aspen sold out.

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A second edition of 20 is left unprinted on the card backs and covers which are to be printed and signed by the purchaser. Numbered in Arabic numerals and signed by Shu-Ju Wang on the inside cover. 1-10 printed on Evergreen Cover Aspen, 11-20 on Astroparche Antique Gold. $35, shipping & insurance + $8

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Closeup of 2 Kings & 2 Aces

Close up of card backs in Evergreen Aspen and Astroparche Antique Gold