Taro Okamoto Playing Cards [岡本太郎]

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Taro Okamoto Playing Cards [岡本太郎]

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Found this Japanese custom deck from 1977 from the painter Taro Okamoto.

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Japanese artist Taro Okamoto (1911-1996) was noted for his abstract and avant-garde paintings and sculpture. The combination of shapes and colours in these playing cards creates a vibrant and eye-catching surreal effect. One of Okamoto's famous works, Tower of the Sun, became the symbol of Expo '70 in Suita, Osaka, 1970. During the 1970s Okamoto was also working as a muralist and designer whilst continuing to create and exhibit new works. His mural "The Myth of Tomorrow" (2008) depicts a human figure being hit by an atomic bomb.
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Two deck set from 1977 with diffrent back designs. Cards are gilded and apperantly printed by Cartamundi.

Found a few listings on ebay, two of the best ones is THIS ONE with unopened pair and minor damage to the double deck box for 139 USD and 6 USD for shipping and THIS ONE with unopened decks and the double deck box in as new condition for 168,99 USD and free worldwide shipping.
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Damn those look amazing
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