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King of Cards character jug produced by EH Langner of the United States in 1950. The king is a playing card with a picture of a king displayed on it. The king is usually the highest-ranking face card. In the French version of playing cards and tarot decks, the king immediately outranks the queen. In Italian and Spanish playing cards, the king immediately outranks the knight. With his left hand and dagger to his head forming the handle of the jug, this is a suicide king.
Maker:
EH Langner
United States
1950
Model #:
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
4"
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