{"product_id":"visconti-sforza-tarot-kaplan","title":"Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards by Stuart R. Kaplan","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d478c0;\"\u003e🔮 Introduction to Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eVisconti-Sforza Tarot Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e curated by \u003cstrong\u003eStuart R. Kaplan\u003c\/strong\u003e — a stunning reproduction of one of the oldest and most celebrated tarot decks in the world. This exquisite set revives the golden elegance of 15th-century Italy, offering tarot readers and collectors a true historical treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d478c0;\"\u003e🎨 Deck Overview \/ Product Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisconti-Sforza Tarot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faithful recreation of the renowned deck commissioned by the noble Visconti and Sforza families of Milan in the mid-1400s. Lovingly restored and published by U.S. Games Systems, this deck includes 78 gilded cards featuring medieval symbolism, courtly elegance, and Renaissance artwork. With artwork attributed to Bonifacio Bembo and commentary by tarot scholar Stuart R. Kaplan, this set bridges the past and present, making it a must-have for historians, tarot practitioners, and lovers of fine art alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d478c0;\"\u003e✨ Key Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic historical reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e – One of the oldest known tarot decks, brought to life with gold foil accents and timeless Renaissance art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull 78-card deck\u003c\/strong\u003e – Includes all Major and Minor Arcana, with beautifully restored imagery based on museum originals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccompanied by an informative booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Offers historical context, symbolic meanings, and card interpretations by Stuart R. Kaplan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant collector's presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e – A deluxe boxed set designed for both tarot use and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d478c0;\"\u003e📦 Product Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreator\/Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stuart R. Kaplan \/ U.S. Games Systems Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780913866152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0913866156\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCards\/Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 cards + instruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25 x 6.25 inches (card size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxed set with instruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1, 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d478c0;\"\u003e🎯 Who This Is Perfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ Tarot collectors and historians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ Art lovers and fans of medieval or Renaissance design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ Readers seeking a classical, non-Rider-Waite deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ Anyone interested in the origins of Western tarot tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d478c0;\"\u003e🛒 Bring Visconti-Sforza Tarot into Your Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the elegance of 15th-century Italy with the \u003cstrong\u003eVisconti-Sforza Tarot Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're reading, studying, or simply admiring, this timeless deck offers a regal and reflective window into the roots of tarot tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d478c0;\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this product suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis deck is best for intermediate to advanced readers or history enthusiasts. The imagery differs from modern Rider-Waite decks and may require study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the product include a guidebook?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it includes a compact instruction booklet with historical notes and card meanings by Stuart R. Kaplan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this product for readings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. While historical in nature, the deck can be used for both intuitive and traditional readings, especially for those drawn to antique tarot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Namaste Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42483579256910,"sku":"9780913866061","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/5329\/9534\/files\/visconti-sforza-tarot-cards-stuart-kaplan-us-games-9780913866061.jpg?v=1750197470","url":"https:\/\/namastebookshop.com\/products\/visconti-sforza-tarot-kaplan","provider":"Namaste Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}