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Lacquer box
Great
presentation
NAMIKI
2002 LIMITED EDITION EMPEROR SIZE SAILING BOAT
Sailing
Boat Limited Edition
“Shuin-sen”-
Trading Ships Authorized by the Shogunate
The
"Shuin-sen"vessels were merchant trading ships with official
authorization issued by the Bakufu government allowing them to leave Japan
and trade overseas. These vessels sailed to the south of China and many
areas of South East Asia including Indochina. As trade became common, more
Japanese people emigrated to these overseas areas and built “Japanese
Towns” where they traded. This system of authorized trading commenced in
the latter half of the 16th century in the era of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Kanpaku
or Chief Advisor to the Emperor), and reached a peak level at the time of
Tokugawa Ieyasu (Shogun). It
then continued until the isolation of Japan, which commenced from 1635.
During this time, sailing boats without authorization were considered to be
pirate ships and punished accordingly.
Overview
In
appearance, these "Shuin-sen" ships were based on the design of
the Chinese Junk ships. They however, incorporated some technical features
of the galleons of Europe such as the rigging, rudder and stern areas. The
forecastle featured a unique Japanese type of turret structure. These ships
are said to have been a form of junk incorporating elements of Chinese,
Japanese and European shipbuilding technology.
Overview
The
"Shuin-sen" ships would typically sail for about a month's voyage
utilizing the northerly winter winds to sail southwest to their
destinations. When they returned to Japan in summer they would use the
southerly winds to fill their sails.
The
Namiki Sailing Boat Limited Edition fountain pen is restricted to a total of
73 pens worldwide. The Sailing Boat depicted on the pens is shown braving
the powerful waves on a vast ocean. The barrel is signed by the hand of a
Maki-e artist and each fountain pen has its own unique serial number.
Close-up
A raised
gold lacquer Maki-e technique is used throughout the pen. This involves
rubbing away the top overlying lacquer layers to reveal the metal beneath
and to create the design and image. The waves, the ship's hull and the sails
are all crafted using various different raised gold lacquer techniques
called “Taka (raised) Maki-e” and " Togidashi (burnished)
Maki-e". The entire process of creating each pen, an artifact of
consummate excellence, involves meticulous, painstakingly detailed handwork
of a Maki-e artist. A precision 18-karat gold nib and superior ink delivery
system ensure an exceptionally smooth writing experience.
Close-up of
the Boat in different orientation
To
safeguard this exquisite treasure, each fountain pen is housed in a
specially made urushi lacquered wooden box bearing the image of a sailing
boat.
The
Namiki Sailing Boat Limited Edition fountain pen has immense artistic value
and will greatly enhance your personal pen.
Close-up of
the Cap in different orientation
Dimensions
Total length (cap
closed) : 174 mm (6.9")
Total length with
cap posted behind the barrel :
213 mm (8.4")
Barrel diameter:
16.5 mm (0.6")
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 as shown above. I accept
money order, bank draft, credit card or even wire. Conditions apply for
credit card.
Filling
with eye dropper
One more
last image of the beautiful Maki-e Sailing Boat - great artwork!!!!
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