Complete Ganjifa Playing Card Set from Odisha – 120 Hand-Painted Circular Cards

This exquisite and rare complete set of 120 Ganjifa playing cards from 19th-century Odisha (formerly Orissa) represents a masterwork of Indian folk art and craftsmanship. Traditionally associated with Mughal and Hindu mythologies, Ganjifa cards were once a favored courtly pastime and spiritual storytelling tool, often hand-painted by artisans using natural pigments.

Each of these circular cards—meticulously rendered on a 2.5-inch diameter base—features vibrant depictions of deities, iconography, and numerical suits, reflecting regional adaptations of the Dashavatara (Ten Avatars of Vishnu) or Ramayana themes. The Odisha school is recognized for its lush color palette, intricate border detailing, and folk-style figure depictions.

✨ Key Features:

• Origin: Odisha, India

• Material: Natural pigment on handmade circular card stock

• Technique: Hand-painted

• Dimensions: 2.5-inch diameter (each card)

• Total Cards: 120 (Complete set, extremely rare)

• Iconography: Likely Dashavatara or other Hindu epic narrative sets

• Rarity: High – few complete, undamaged sets survive

📋 Condition Report:

• Overall: Excellent for age

• Paintwork: Crisp and vibrant, with minimal pigment loss

• Edges: Minor wear consistent with handling and time

• Surface: Some cards may show light patina or natural aging, enhancing authenticity

• Completeness: 100% complete (all 120 cards present) – highly collectible