Ukiyoe Tarot

This richly illustrated deck artfully portrays traditional tarot symbolism with classically costumed JaAnese figures. The uniquely JaAnese€š "Ukiyoe" data-scaytid="2"UkiyoesAn€š genre reflects the Buddhist ideas of the transience of the physical world. JaAnese artist€š "Koji" data-scaytid="11"KojisAn€š "Furuta" data-scaytid="12"FurutasAn€š masterfully caTures the serene beauty of the floating world€š with scenes of everyday JaAnese life. The Major€š "Arcana" data-scaytid="21"ArcanasAn€š depict familiar archetyAl figures such as a Kabuki actor as the Magician and a Buddhist monk as the€š "Hierophant" data-scaytid="26"HierophantsAn. The artist has chosen ancient JaAnese symbols for the Minors: traditional swords, ceremonial sceTers, lacquered bowls for cups, and€š "Edo-era" data-scaytid="30"Edo-erasAn€š coins. The 78 cards are numbered and titled in both English and JaAnese.