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NAMIKI: Kachimushi "Dragonfly and Lotus" Yukari Royale Maki-e Limited Edition 150 Fountain Pen
16 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
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NAMIKI: Kachimushi "Dragonfly and Lotus" Yukari Royale Maki-e Limited Edition 150 Fountain Pen
The dragonfly, known in Japan as "Kachimushi" ("victory bugs") are said to fly straight on without retreat, and thus are considered a symbol of courage and daring. Since ancient times, the dragonfly has been a popular Japanese emblem of victory, and it was a frequent design motif on the helmets, swords and armor of Samurai warriors.
Depicted with the "Kachimushi" dragonfly on this pen is a lotus plant. The lotus is said to have grown and blossomed from a single root that lay buried for two thousand years. When cut in slices, the stalk of this ancient plant reveals holes which are said to symbolize an open pathway to the future; hence, like the dragonfly, it is an emblem of good fortune.
This exceptional instrument is decorated in raised takamaki-e and burnished togidashi maki-e techniques by master artisan Masahiro. The four dragonflies hover with weightless grace on raden wings, and the elegant lotus flower is depected in vivid hues. The overall effect is one of richness and depth. The finishing touch is a small dragonfly embellishing the section in full gold dust maki-e.
Medium 18K two-tone gold nib engraved with Mt. Fuji motif. Shipping box, outer box, black lacquer display box, ink bottle, booklet, service guide, certificate of authenticity, artist's kanji card. Limited Edition: 046/150.
Depicted with the "Kachimushi" dragonfly on this pen is a lotus plant. The lotus is said to have grown and blossomed from a single root that lay buried for two thousand years. When cut in slices, the stalk of this ancient plant reveals holes which are said to symbolize an open pathway to the future; hence, like the dragonfly, it is an emblem of good fortune.
This exceptional instrument is decorated in raised takamaki-e and burnished togidashi maki-e techniques by master artisan Masahiro. The four dragonflies hover with weightless grace on raden wings, and the elegant lotus flower is depected in vivid hues. The overall effect is one of richness and depth. The finishing touch is a small dragonfly embellishing the section in full gold dust maki-e.
Medium 18K two-tone gold nib engraved with Mt. Fuji motif. Shipping box, outer box, black lacquer display box, ink bottle, booklet, service guide, certificate of authenticity, artist's kanji card. Limited Edition: 046/150.













