NAMIKI Yukari Three flying Cranes Fountain Pen Makoto Sato18k M Circa 2000

Description

NAMIKI Yukari
three flying Cranes
Fountain Pen 18k - 750 M Nib
Namiki 18K 750 gold Medium (M) Nib
Maki-E Artist: Makoto Sato
Circa 2000
Made in Japan
5 5/8 " (14.2cm)
Serial number: M713
The Yukari Collection vividly expresses the nature of the four seasons, which the Japanese have been familiar with since ancient times,
by combining designs with various techniques such as Togidashi-Taka Maki-e (Burnished-Raised Maki-e) and Raden (Mother-of-Pearl).
While being a size that can be carried and used every day, it harbors Japanese beauty down to the finest detail.
The Yukari Collection transforms traditional scenes from nature into striking fantasies. The Cormorant, Tropical Fish, Wave & Plover, Pigeon & Persimmon, Sweet Flag & Moon, Flower Fence, Morning Glory and Apricot Tree & Brush Warbler designs feature the beauty of Togidashi and Taka Maki-e in intricate raised relief form.
A must for fountain pen enthusiasts.
The Namiki Yukari Three Cranes is quite scarce. It shows 2 cranes on the barrel and one on the cap. It also has an higher concentration og gold powder compared to the Namiki Yukari "two cranes" model. This simple design is nevertheless elegant and effective with crane feathers intricately detailed.
Cap and barrel: Black lacquer body with silver, gold and red lacquer scene depicting three flying Cranes, embellished with gold powder pigmentation, double signed on the barrel
Nib: 18k gold, M.
Accompaniments: Maker's wooden presentation box, outer packaging, inkwell and Namiki Lifetime Guaranteee/booklet.
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