Japanese Set of Twenty-Two Playing Cards

Meiji Period, late 19th century AD. A set of twenty-two bifacial rectangular playing cards on lacquered wood, with image on one face, text on the other, with images including musical instruments and flowers. 30 grams total, 28mm (1"). Ex central London gallery; previously in the collection of Manly P. Hall (1901-1990), The Philosophical Research Society, USA. [22, No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition.