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Four Chinese merchants playing the game of odd or
Four Chinese merchants playing the game of odd or even (Tui-Tsu) in summer clothes, China, 19th century. A man uses a stick to move the cash bets on the table. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Egor Fedorovich Timkovski from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1833
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Four Chinese Merchants Playing the Game of Odd or Even," transports us back in time to the 19th century in China. The scene unfolds on a terrace, where four merchants, dressed in summer clothes, are engrossed in a lively game of Tui-Tsu, also known as the game of odd or even. The merchants, with their serious expressions and focused gaze, are intently moving their cash bets on the table using a long stick, as they try to outwit one another. In the background, two Georgian or Armenian women, adorned in vibrant traditional costumes, dance and clap their hands in rhythm with the music played by unseen musicians. The women's dance, filled with energy and joy, adds an element of entertainment to the scene. The intricate details of the illustration, taken from Giulio Ferrario's "Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World," are a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of the time. The engraving, created by Carocci after Egor Fedorovich Timkovski, showcases the rich cultural diversity of the world during the 1800s. The merchants' game of Tui-Tsu, a popular gambling activity in China, is a reminder of the role that games and entertainment played in the daily lives of people, regardless of their social status or nationality. This illustration offers a unique glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the fashion, history, and cultural traditions of China and Georgia during an era of global exploration and discovery.
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