Ancien Tarot de Marseille — Hong Kong Edition (c. 1970s) | Metta-Blessed™

Provenance: Printed in Hong Kong between 1975 and 1985, this radiant Marseille-pattern deck bridges two worlds — the classical European esoteric lineage and the bold, export-era mysticism of the late twentieth century.

Description:
A complete vintage Ancien Tarot de Marseille reproduction, notable for its vivid block colours, glossy finish, and distinctive blue-and-crimson lattice card backs framing a single unfolding flower. The artwork closely follows the Conver line yet bears the unmistakable imprint of Hong Kong’s mid-century print aesthetic — slightly thicker outlines, brighter pigment saturation, and the fine grain of lithographic presswork.

Each card is titled in English and bordered with restrained elegance, evoking the simplicity of early occult export decks found in metaphysical shops of the 1970s.

Condition:
Cards are in excellent condition — edges clean, colours bright, no warping or fading. The original plain white tuck box bears storage wear and corner splits consistent with age.

Metaphysical Significance:
A transitional artefact between the sacred geometry of old Marseille workshops and the global spiritual renaissance of the 1970s. This deck carries the energy of translation — bridging languages, continents, and traditions. It is ideal for collectors attuned to the lineage of symbolic continuity and for practitioners who honour the tactile history of the cards they work with.

Metta-Blessed™ Provenance Statement:
This piece has been ritually cleansed, charged beneath natural daylight, and sealed within the Metta Current for harmonious integration with its next custodian.

Specifications
• Origin: Hong Kong
• Era: c. 1975 – 1985
• Style: Ancien Tarot de Marseille / Conver

Lineage
• Finish: Gloss-laminated lithographic print
• Cards: Full 78 cards, English titles
• Box: Original plain white tuck box
• Condition: Excellent cards / Light box wear

Curatorial Note

This edition stands as one of the few Hong Kong-printed Marseille variants before production shifted to Italy and mainland China in the 1980s. It captures a brief, luminous moment in tarot printing history — when mass production first met mysticism, and the Marseille current found its way into every corner of the world.

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Disclaimer:
This is offered as a cultural and spiritual item. Traditions around it are shared across many cultures where it is seen as symbolic of protection, luck, and blessing. Any effect is spiritual in nature and not a substitute for medical, psychological, or professional advice or treatment.

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