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Author: Yotsubishi
Title: YOTSUBISHI: Japanese Sea Birds (Kaitsuburi) and Waves Vintage Maki-e Fountain Pen
Place Published: Japan
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Date Published: c.1930s
Description: Balance-form fountain pen, black lacquer ground with a flock of small birds in flight on the cap, and another of the small birds in flight over an ocean with Hokusai-like waves on the barrel, depicted in skillful hiramaki-e and slightly-raised takamaki-e. The diminutive, short-tailed birds appear to be kaitsuburi (little grebes), the smallest sea-faring birds of Japan. Gold-plated clip bearing the Yotsubishi "Four Diamonds" emblem, two gold-plated cap bands. Plunger-filler. 132mm. 14K gold "Special" heart-vent nib, medium flex. Signed (kanji unknown). Excellent condition.***********************
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