Japanese playing cards made with shells,

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Name:Japanese playing cards

Period:Edo

Data:This game, "Kai-awase" was played among the Upper class samurai family women.

Comment:This "Kai-awase" and box like tub to stow away the shells were one of the important kit, which the bride used to bring upon marriage in Edo period.