Vintage black Hanafuda Nintendo Dai Tengu card game Japan (circa 1960 to 1989)
An authentic Japanese Hanafuda game published by Nintendo , in the famous Dai Tengu version in a black box. A beautiful collector 's item and a piece of Japanese culture , made in Kyoto, Japan, long before the era of video game consoles.
Description
The Dai Tengu (Great Tengu) is a major mythical figure in Japanese folklore, often associated with mountains, protection, mastery, and ancient wisdom. This Nintendo Hanafuda set is prized by collectors for its traditional aesthetic and its place in the history of playing cards in Japan.
Contents of the box
- 40 cards in total, including 1 blank card
- Instructions included
- Original illustrated Dai Tengu box
The package is complete, and its count corresponds to the format of this edition.
State
- No major damage visible
- Slight signs of age and discreet soiling may be present on some cards.
- Age-related discoloration is mentioned in the leaflet.
- Age-related discoloration on the Dai Tengu illustration on the box
An object preserved over a long period by a private individual, with a patina consistent with that of a vintage example.
Features
🙏 Publisher: Nintendo
🗾 Origin: Kyoto, Japan
🕰 Estimated period: game produced between 1960 and 1989
🎴 Type: Hanafuda
📦 Contents: 40 cards including 1 blank card, instructions, box
📐 Dimensions: 6 cm x 4 cm x 4 cm
⚓ Weight: approximately 90 grams
Why you'll love it
- A sought-after vintage Japanese piece, perfect for a collection
- A historical artifact, Nintendo before the video game era
- Also ideal as a cabinet of curiosities, Japanese decor or as a gift
👺 In the Dai Tengu's still gaze slumbers the ancient spirit of the mountains. Guardian of hidden paths and shadowy disciplines, he watches over this game as if it were a threshold. Each card becomes a silent doorway, a bridge between tradition, chance, and the memory of Japan.
💰 Positionnement et justification du prix
Ce jeu de Hanafuda Nintendo Dai-Tengu est proposé à un prix volontairement accessible de 65 € , malgré son caractère vintage, sa complétude et sa provenance japonaise.
Des exemplaires comparables, complets avec boîte et notice, se rencontrent régulièrement à des prix plus élevés sur le marché international (souvent 100 dollars sur Ebay) , notamment auprès des collectionneurs spécialisés.
This pricing choice reflects a clear desire to offer a beautiful, authentic object at a fair price, without excessive speculation.
It is primarily about:
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of a historical collector's item (Nintendo before the video game era),
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of a complete traditional Japanese game ,
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and a cultural artifact that can be preserved, exhibited, or used.
This positioning allows the object to remain accessible to Japanese culture enthusiasts , the curious, and novice collectors alike, while respecting its true value.