Pilot Maki-e fountain pen, made of brass with lacquerware. It's a slender model with a beautiful lacquered body adorned with a crane motifs.In Japan, the crane is regarded as a symbol of longevity and has traditionally been considered an auspicious animal. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquer art technique in which patterns or images are painted with lacquer and decorated by sprinkling gold or silver powder onto the surface. Modern maki-e combines printing technology with traditional methods, achieving a precise and visually stunning finish. 14K gold nib, M nib Trim color: gold Filling mechanism: cartridges or CON-40 ( CON-70N cannot be used. ) Accessories: None Fountain pen inside in excellent condition and perfectly working. Good Condition. For a pen of this age, the condition is exceptionally good. However, please note that there may be minor scratches or dirt due to the passage of time that the inspector may not have noticed. Please examine the photos carefully before placing your bid. NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx, depending on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.