Dashavatara Ganjifa – Mythological Indian Card Set – Vishnu’s Ten Avatars • Vintage 1996 Edition

Discover one of India’s most ancient and beautiful card traditions with this rare 1996 facsimile edition of the Dashavatara Ganjifa.
This historic set recreates the traditional round Ganjifa cards, each richly illustrated with scenes depicting the ten incarnations of Vishnu.

This edition includes a detailed booklet by Rudolf Von Leyden, offering cultural and mythological context for each suit and figure.

🔸 Two complete decks – 96 round cards
🔸 8 suits of 12 cards
🔸 Hand-colored facsimile artwork
🔸 Card diameter: approx. 8.3 cm
🔸 Box size: approx. 23 × 15 cm
🔸 Published in 1996

Condition:
Cards are unused and in excellent condition. The original box shows minor wear from storage, as pictured.

A rare chance to own an authentic reproduction of one of India’s most meaningful traditional games.

🪶 Collector’s Note

This edition is sought after by collectors of cultural decks, museum reproductions, and early Indian card traditions.
Original Dashavatara Ganjifa sets are extremely scarce, making this faithful 1996 facsimile a valuable and historically significant addition to any collection.