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Author: Namiki
Title: NAMIKI: Golden Rose Yukari Royale Limited Edition Maki-e Fountain Pen
Place Published: Japan
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Date Published: 2011
Description: Richly ornamented with golden roses rendered in the togidashi-maki-e and takamaki-e techniques, with leaves in luminous raden (mother-of-pearl) and gold filigree. The urushi base is sprinkled with abundant gold powder and burnished, offsetting the complex design of petals and flower shapes. The intricacy, rich tonality and depth of the decorations creates a marvelous tactile effect, making this pen a delight to hold in the hand. Medium 18K gold nib imprinted with Mt. Fuji in a white platinum wash. Outer box (one joint split), leather display box with embossed rose design, ink bottle, leather pen etui, papers, artisan autographed paper. Limited Edition: 53/150. Excellent condition, not inked.***********************
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