The less expensive set, in cardboard box - shown above - features a large set of the cards (much thinner cardstock), with a numbered, stamped title card.

A deck of gorgeous calligraphy designs based on the Major Arcana. Each letter corresponds to the (Italian) title of the card and shares characteristics of the meanings of that trump. The matching hand-crafted box is equally beautiful. Tarot cards from the set adorn the front (mounted on thick cardstock so to have a 3D effect),as well as Osvaldo's signature hot-wax seal. Each set has a signed, numbered signature card in lovely handwritten calligraphy on specialty paper. The deck is wonderfully illustrated and the artwork is mounted on thick cardstock with a dark brown paper wrapping around to the front of the cards and folded down at each corner, giving it a classy, antique look and feel. This very limited edition, hand-crafted collectable comes in two sizes (details below). A personal favorite, it is a rare and fabulous treasure to behold! Created by Osvaldo Menegazzi, it became available in early 2008.

Additionally a third, more reasonably priced set of Tarocchi Metaforici was made available. This version with a large sized deck of the 22 cards in a decorated gift box.

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Three Versions:
Two versions came in handcrafted boxes while a third; more reasonably-priced set in a cardboard gift box
(Box size approximate - each a bit different in size and presentation).

1) Large Size Box: 8 in. tall x 5 inches wide, 20 cm x 12 cm.
Cards: approximately 6'' tall x 4'' wide - 15.25 cm x 10 cm.
Only 36 signed and numbered sets created.
Price: €250. Euro

2) Small Size Box: 6" tall x 3 inches wide, 15.25 cm x 7.62 cm.
Cards: around 3 1/2" tall x 2 1/4'' wide - 8.9 cm x 5.75 cm
Only 36 signed and numbered handcrafted sets.
Price: €160. Euro

3) Large Deck in Gift Box: 7" L x 4.5 inches W, 17.78 cm x 11.43 cm. Cards (thin, art stock): 5 1/2" long x 4'' wide - 14 cm x 10.16 cm
250 numbered sets
Box has il Meneghello hot wax seal
Price: €60. Euro

Handmade boxes often have a wooden door knob for the drawer and a card or more from the deck mounted on front.
Sides of box may include his hot wax seal and 'Il Meneghello' logo as final touches.

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View other fabulous Tarot deck & box sets designed and handcrafted by Osvaldo:

22 'Massonici' (interpretation of Masonic symbology) - 2011
And
Lettere Ebraiche in 22 Arcani Tarocchi -  spring 2010
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Futurismo Numero 2 ~ available - January 2010
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The original '22 Arcani Futuristi' created in 2009
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22 Arcani in 22 Numeri, 2008
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Insetti in 22 Arcani Tarocchi - 2007

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