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Author: Namiki
Title: NAMIKI: Emperor Setsugekka [Snowflake] Maki-e Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Place Published: Japan
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Date Published: 2010
Description: 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 exceptional instrument is decorated in togedashi maki-e and raised takamaki-e techniques, in gold, silver, and vivid pigments by master artist Michifumi. One of Namiki's finest modern pens. Medium 18K two-tone #50 Emperor-sized gold nib, Mt. Fuji motif. Outer box, wood display box, ink bottle with snowflake and cherry blossom motif, cloth pouch, papers. Limited Edition: 97/99. Excellent condition, not inked.

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."***********************
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