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Sokuikinen
HouOu
This
was the special limited edition maki-e fountain pen released in 1990 to commemorate the
inauguration of the Emperor. Only 1000 pieces were produced. This pen is mint.
Never been used, inked nor dipped.
The
new emperor Akihito came to the throne in November 1990. Pilot commemorated
this occasion with the launch of the Sokuikinen HouOu (Double Phoenix)
Limited Edition fountain pen, which was offered with Maki-e cap ink bottle.
The attractive Phoenix design is complemented by a decorated clip denoting
'for eternity' and a nib engraving 'for strong progress'. The edition is
limited to 1,000 pieces, every pen individually engraved.
This
was also featured in "Fountain Pens of the World" - Andreas
Lambrou, Page 410.
Inauguration
of the Emperor
BY
KYUSAI
YOSHIDA
The
fountain pens in this special commemoration collection by Pilot are delicate works
of art, signed by their artist, whose motif, borrowed from the symbols of
Japanese tradition, has been engraved free-hand on copper-plate. The ink is
fed either by a piston converter or by a cartridge.
Each of
these collections requires, as do the Emperors, three
months and sometimes more of expert, loving and minute craftsmanship. Such
is the time that must be devoted to bringing to perfection the ornamental
grace, true to the Maki-e craft, mingling polychromatic lacquers and gold
dust.
The
Maki-e, a decorating technique patiently refined by Nipponese artists over
the centuries, came to full bloom in the 14th and 15th centuries A. D.,
when, as it was highly sought by the aristocracy, it came to enrich the
looks of the implements used in the tea ceremony. Maki-e is part and parcel
of the cultural heritage of old Japan. It involves no less than thirty some
different processes, that concur in decors of utmost subtlety and unrivalled
luxury.
BY
KYUSAI
YOSHIDA
Patiently
and serenely adorned following the rules of that ancestral craft, the
fountain pen sings in praise of a
civilisation foregone.
Pen is New
Pen is new and never been
used. The fountain pen has never been dipped nor inked. Comes with original
box and paper. Buyer pays US$20 for the shipping. I accept
money order, bank draft, credit card or even wire. Conditions apply for
credit card.
Solid Gold 18k nib -
size 10
Dimensions
Total length (cap
closed) : 138 mm (5.4")
Total length with
cap posted behind the barrel : 164 mm (6.5")
Barrel diameter:
13
mm (0.5")
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