Namiki Butterfly and Chrysanthemum 2007 LE Maki-e Fountain Pen Rare Emperor NIB

Description

Title
Namiki
Butterfly and Chrysanthemum 2007 LE Maki-e Fountain Pen Rare (NIB)
Product Description
Offered for sale is a Namiki Butterfly and Chrysanthemum that was released in 2007.  The butterfly elegantly flapping its wings towards flowers, is known as the Great Purple Emperor. The butterfly design is regarded as a symbol of regeneration and revival, an auspicious motif as the butterfly transforms itself from caterpillar to pupa to adult over its lifetime. Together with the Japanese plum, bamboo and orchid, the chrysanthemum is one of the flowers that epitomizes shikunshi*, and is a symbol of autumn. Along with the cherry blossom, the chrysanthemum is widely popular as one of the national flowers of Japan. This pen depict this elegant pattern through Taka Maki-e technique, displaying beautiful shiny plum-coloured wings and Raden technique.
This pen includes all original wooden box, packaging, ink bottle, certificates, instruction manual and artisan autographed paper. Mint condition. Only 99 creations were created for the entire world. A truly collectible piece of art that is difficult to come by.
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Conditions
Brand new in box.
Fountain pen is in mint, unused and undipped condition.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Worldwide Delivery
Free delivery to all international destinations through registered airmail.
Expedite shipping will cost extra.
Buyer will have to pay for all duties or any additional tax/cost arising from the import.
Available Payment Modes
Worldwide Sales
Paypal (recommended)
Bank/wired transfer. Buyer is to bear all cost arising from the wired transfer.
After Auction
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Buyer is to make payment within 5 days after the auction close. Thereafter, I reserve my rights to re-list the item. All sales are final. No refund is allowed unless the product is different from the description.  All refunds will exclude shipping cost.