Details of the Tarot du Roy Nissanka
Solandia's Summary: The Tarot du Roy Nissanka is a French deck based upon the myths of the medieval Sri Lankan king Nissanka. Only major cards have scenes, and the card titles and booklet are in French only.
Creator(s):
Maria Mestre
Type: Tarot Deck Number of Cards: 78 Major Arcana: 22 Minor Arcana: 56
Card Size: 2.48 x 4.72 inches = 6.30cm x 12.00cm
Publisher: Published by Grimaud
Deck Tradition: Marseilles
Minor Arcana Style: Decorated Pips
Suits: Baton, Coupe, Epee, Deniers
Court Cards: Valet, Cavalier, Reyne, Roy
Major Titles: Le Mat, le Bateleur, la Papesse, l'Imperatrice,
L'Empereur, Le Pape, L'Amoureaux, Le Chariot, La Justice,
L'Hermite,La Roue de Fortune, La Force, Le Pendu, unnamed
death, Temperance, Le Diable, La Maison Dieu, L'Etoile,
La Lune, Le Soleil, Le Jugement, Le Monde
The Fool is Unnumbered Strength is 8 Justice is 11
Deck Themes:
Eastern
Card Back: Reversible
Back Design: Diagonal diamonds drawn with gold on deep blue background with small abstract sun in center
Companion Material: Little white booklet in French.
Languages:
French
Excerpt of the
Tarot du Roy Nissanka review by Toria Betson: I fell in love with this tarot deck the moment I took it out of its box. It is beautiful! Reminiscent of Indian or Persian miniatures, the costumes are exquisitely detailed and the scene-less pips are lavishly decorated with flowers and vines. Even the reversible backs of the cards are gorgeous, in a deep navy blue with a lovely gold diamond pattern. The blue color is carried onto the front in t... read more.
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