Jacob's Bible cards
Print
ca.1985 (printed)
ca.1985 (printed)
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A pack of cards in which the court cards and jokers are represented with characters from the Bible the pack also includes an introductory leaflet identifying the characters. The Biblical characters that appear on the court cards are depicted in a stylised manner in bright colours. On the reverse of the cards, in the centre, there is a circle containing the menorah surrounded by twelve circles containing the signs of the zodiac, surrounding this is a pattern of vines, leaves and grapes.
Object details
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| Title | Jacob's Bible cards (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour offset lithograph on card |
| Brief description | Playing card designed by Ze'ev Raban, 1 from a pack of playing cards entitled 'Jacob's Bible Cards', a pack of cards in which the court cards and jokers are represented with characters from the Bible, with an introductory leaflet identifying the characters, colour offset lithograph, Israel, ca. 1985 |
| Physical description | A pack of cards in which the court cards and jokers are represented with characters from the Bible the pack also includes an introductory leaflet identifying the characters. The Biblical characters that appear on the court cards are depicted in a stylised manner in bright colours. On the reverse of the cards, in the centre, there is a circle containing the menorah surrounded by twelve circles containing the signs of the zodiac, surrounding this is a pattern of vines, leaves and grapes. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Jacob's Bible Cards / Lion Playing Cards Factory Ltd. / Made in Israel' (Lettered on the Ace of Spades) |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings Accession Register for 1990 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1972:54-1990 |
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| Record created | February 25, 2009 |
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