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Beautiful
Box
Dragon
Motif
LOIMINCHAY
MANDARIN SUPREME WITH FINE WHITE JADE CLIP LACQUER FOUNTAIN PEN
(Limited
to 20 pieces only)
Loiminchays
Mandarin Supreme 2002 is not for the shy.
The brilliant Mandarin Yellow natural lacquer over ebonite pen is the
first of its kind.
The
sizeable Mandarin Supreme measures almost 16cm in length and 20mm in
diameter, but its lightweight, vase shaped design provides a slender look
and good balance. Handcrafted Fine White Jade dragon clips were applied for their individual
beauty, cultural significance and symbolic meaning.
Giant No. 10 two-tone, 18 karat gold nibs with oversize ebonite feeds
were used to provide constant and even Ink flow. Ebonite was selected for
the pen because, historically, fountain pens were first produced in ebonite.
Also, ebonite is lightweight, soft and warm to the touch."
Collectors are able to enjoy the artistic and cultural aspects of the pens
with its hand- made quality and smooth writing experience.
While
the Mandarin Supreme 2002 extends the Qian Long legacy, It scores 4 first
with its hand-painted layers of natural lacquer in bright Mandarin Yellow
over ebonite. The colour has
long held symbolic importance in most Asian cultures.
This particular hue was a status symbol and was reserved exclusively
for the emperor's personal use for thousands of years.
Even today, the cadmium yellow pigment is more expensive than other
pigments. Although it long ago
ceased to be exclusive to Chinese royalty, the brilliant yellow colour still
stands for purity, elegance, positive energy and power.
The pure yellow pigment is one of the most difficult to use-the
proper colour density is difficult to achieve.
Few
lacquer masters these days are
willing to try this colour on pens. The
masters must pay close attention to the reaction of pigments and also to the
polishing process. The balance
of color and its thickness is crucial and that’s the reason why Mandarin
Yellow natural lacquer hand-painted on an ebonite pen had never been
attempted before.
This
lacquer involves hand-application of layers and layers of the pigment and
natural lacquer. Each layer
must dry completely before polishing and the application of the next layer
of pigment and lacquer. Depending
on temperature and humidity, this 18 to 20-step process can take weeks to
achieve, and each piece takes months to produce.
All Mandarin Supreme 2002 pens are hand-painted by a single lacquer
master. Hand-painting and polishing create the depth of color.
Very slight color variations add different character to each piece
versus a mass-produced commercial product.
To
finish the piece, the fine white jade dragon is added onto it. The ancient Chinese
art and culture displayed in the Mandarin Supreme 2002 was thousands of
years in the making, but the pen that personifies sunshine can instantly
light up a pen collection. Both
Loiminchay and the artist vowed that they would never make this pen again.
It required too much time, patience and labour.
Dimensions:
Total length with cap
closed: 165 mm (5.6")
Diameter of the barrel:
16-20mm
(0.6"-0.7" from thinnest to the thickest)
Large nib
Solid Gold 18K nib
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.
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