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The
fountain pens in the vintage 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.
Each of
the fountain pens requires many 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.
Patiently
and serenely adorned following the rules of that ancestral craft, the
fountain pens sing in praise of a
civilisation foregone. Only those to whom time is irrelevant may decorate
with infinitesimal paintbrush strokes, these loving birds, symbol of
longevity, fruitful life, borrowed from the mythology of ancient Japan.
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 box and
paper as shown above. Buyer pays US$20 for the shipping. I accept
money order, bank draft, credit card or even wire. Conditions apply for
credit card.
Dimensions
Total length (cap
closed) : 136 mm (5.4")
Total length with
cap posted behind the barrel : 154 mm (6.1")
Barrel diameter: 12
mm (0.5")
Thank you for viewing
!!!
Click
here to view the Namiki Yukari LoveBirds. It is always nice to see the
differences between the vintage and modern maki-e pen, agree?
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