Hab.ts de la Perse from Playing cards "Jeu d'Or" 18th century

This 18th-century playing card from the "Jeu d'Or" deck depicts a man and woman in elaborate Persian dress. The card, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, features a woman in a yellow, blue, and purple gown with a golden headdress and a man in a green, yellow, and red outfit with a traditional Persian hat. "Hab.ts de la Perse," meaning "Habit of Persia" in French, highlights the card's emphasis on Persian fashion and culture. This card, likely used for gaming, offers a glimpse into 18th-century European fascination with the East.