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## Vintage 1973 Bank of China Pocket Calendar Cards (Lot of 2)
### Cultural Revolution Era Sports — Beijing Summer Palace Ice Skating & Gymnastics
Up for sale is a rare set of **2 vintage original 1973 Chinese pocket calendar cards** (*Nianli Ka*) issued by the **Bank of China** (*中国银行*) during the Cultural Revolution era.
These collectible cards highlight physical culture, athletic discipline, and winter sports in 1970s China.
### 🌟 SPECIAL NOTE FOR COLLECTORS:
> **Check out my other listings for more vintage Chinese pocket calendar cards!**
> I have a large collection of authentic 1970s Cultural Revolution-era calendar cards currently listed, featuring propaganda art, revolutionary figures, sports, goldfish, opera, and traditional themes. *Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple cards!*
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### 🎨 Included Cards & Artwork Details:
1. **Ice Skating at Beijing Summer Palace (滑冰):**
* **Front Artwork:** Features three figures practicing ice skating on the frozen waters of **Kunming Lake**. In the background stands the iconic **Tower of Buddhist Incense** on **Longevity Hill** at the historic **Summer Palace (颐和园)** in Beijing! Titled **滑冰** (*Skating*).
* **Back:** Backing paper layer missing; plain cardboard reverse.
2. **Balance Beam Gymnastics (平衡木):**
* **Front Artwork:** Depicts a female athlete performing a balance beam routine in an outdoor stadium setting. Features gold-foil titled text in Chinese and English (**平衡木 / BALANCE BEAM**).
* **Back:** Complete, fully legible **1973 Bank of China** calendar printed in red and blue ink.
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### 📐 Dimensions & Condition:
* **Size:** Each card measures approximately **3.25 inches × 2.25 inches**.
* **Condition:** Fair / Good vintage condition. Front artwork surfaces show vintage texture/creasing. The Gymnastics card retains its complete 1973 Bank of China calendar backing; the Ice Skating card is missing its printed calendar backing layer as pictured. (Please inspect all high-resolution photos for full visual detail).
