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NAMIKI: Setsugekka [Snowflake] Emperor Maki-e Limited Edition 99 Fountain Pen
16 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
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NAMIKI: Setsugekka [Snowflake] Emperor Maki-e Limited Edition 99 Fountain Pen
Setsugekka is a traditional Japanese phrase expressing the beauty of nature in different seasons, such as snow in winter, moon in autumn, and flowers in spring. This masterful pen is resplendent in stunning togedashi and raised takamaki-e, in gold, silver, and vivid hues by master artist Michifumi. One of Namiki's finest modern pens.
Christophe Larquemin devotes six pages of text and photos to this pen in The Four Seasons of Namiki, writing: "In the autumn of 2010, Michifumi produced a brilliant and very balanced composition that was admired both in the West and in Asia. His original painting superimposed snowflakes and cherry blossom petals, both of which are boldly stylized. Unconventional colors - metallic grey, light beige and dark brown - contrast magnificently with the black lacquer. A highly classical subject is thus given a very modern treatment. A strong realistic effect is finally produced by water drops - produced by the first exposure of snow to the mild breeze of spring - on the surface of the pen. The artist created this decor with tiny round-headed nails embedded into the lacquer in a totally innovative technique."
Medium 18K two-tone Emperor-sized gold nib, Mt. Fuji motif. Outer box, wooden display box, ink bottle. Limited Edition: 15/99.
Christophe Larquemin devotes six pages of text and photos to this pen in The Four Seasons of Namiki, writing: "In the autumn of 2010, Michifumi produced a brilliant and very balanced composition that was admired both in the West and in Asia. His original painting superimposed snowflakes and cherry blossom petals, both of which are boldly stylized. Unconventional colors - metallic grey, light beige and dark brown - contrast magnificently with the black lacquer. A highly classical subject is thus given a very modern treatment. A strong realistic effect is finally produced by water drops - produced by the first exposure of snow to the mild breeze of spring - on the surface of the pen. The artist created this decor with tiny round-headed nails embedded into the lacquer in a totally innovative technique."
Medium 18K two-tone Emperor-sized gold nib, Mt. Fuji motif. Outer box, wooden display box, ink bottle. Limited Edition: 15/99.













