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Antique Arcana
€139.00 EUR
Published in Italy in 1981, this striking tarot deck is a hidden gem for collectors.
Known as Gli Antichi Tarocchi (The Ancient Tarot), it is sometimes referred to by enthusiasts as the Glass Tarot due to its luminous artwork. Each image is created in a mosaic / stained-glass style, with bold outlines and rich jewel-like colors that give the impression of medieval windows brought to life.
Unlike many decks of its era that followed the classic Tarot de Marseille or Rider-Waite pattern, this edition took a bold artistic direction:
The Major Arcana are illustrated with powerful stylized figures, their faces and forms resembling ancient sculptures or Byzantine mosaics.
The Minor Arcana are equally detailed, with both pips and illustrated scenes reflecting the same stained-glass inspiration.
What makes this set especially impressive is its large card size (12 × 17 cm), making every card feel like a miniature artwork, almost like holding a painted panel in your hands. Because of its unusual format and distinctive style, it was never mass-produced in large numbers, which explains why it is today considered very rare and highly desirable among tarot collectors.
🔹 Complete deck of 78 cards
🔹 Oversized format: approx. 12 × 17 cm
🔹 Published in Italy, 1981
🔹 Unique stained-glass inspired artwork
🔹 Box shows wear from age and storage (as pictured)
🔹 Cards in very good condition, except for a couple with minor signs of use
🪶 Collector’s Note
Gli Antichi Tarocchi occupies a unique place in late-20th-century tarot production. Its stained-glass aesthetic, oversized format, and departure from canonical tarot systems make it a standout among Italian decks of the period. Complete sets with original box are increasingly scarce and highly sought after by serious tarot collectors.
Antique Arcana
€139.00 EUR
€139.00 EUR
€139.00 EUR
Published in Italy in 1981, this striking tarot deck is a hidden gem for collectors.
Known as Gli Antichi Tarocchi (The Ancient Tarot), it is sometimes referred to by enthusiasts as the Glass Tarot due to its luminous artwork. Each image is created in a mosaic / stained-glass style, with bold outlines and rich jewel-like colors that give the impression of medieval windows brought to life.
Unlike many decks of its era that followed the classic Tarot de Marseille or Rider-Waite pattern, this edition took a bold artistic direction:
The Major Arcana are illustrated with powerful stylized figures, their faces and forms resembling ancient sculptures or Byzantine mosaics.
The Minor Arcana are equally detailed, with both pips and illustrated scenes reflecting the same stained-glass inspiration.
What makes this set especially impressive is its large card size (12 × 17 cm), making every card feel like a miniature artwork, almost like holding a painted panel in your hands. Because of its unusual format and distinctive style, it was never mass-produced in large numbers, which explains why it is today considered very rare and highly desirable among tarot collectors.
🔹 Complete deck of 78 cards
🔹 Oversized format: approx. 12 × 17 cm
🔹 Published in Italy, 1981
🔹 Unique stained-glass inspired artwork
🔹 Box shows wear from age and storage (as pictured)
🔹 Cards in very good condition, except for a couple with minor signs of use
🪶 Collector’s Note
Gli Antichi Tarocchi occupies a unique place in late-20th-century tarot production. Its stained-glass aesthetic, oversized format, and departure from canonical tarot systems make it a standout among Italian decks of the period. Complete sets with original box are increasingly scarce and highly sought after by serious tarot collectors.
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