Pilot - Urushi Lacquer Maki-e with Phoenix Motif - 14K gold nib (M) - Fountain pen

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Pilot Urushi Lacquer Maki-e with Phoenix Motif - 14K gold nib (M) fountain pen in brass coated with urushi lacquer and maki-e decoration, 13.3 cm long, 1.1 cm diameter, dating to 1991, made in Japan, in good working condition.

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Description from the seller

Pilot Maki-e fountain pen, crafted from brass coated with urushi lacquer and decorated with maki-e.

The body decorated with a phoenix maki-e design is incredibly beautiful. The urushi lacquer that serves as the base for the maki-e has a deeper black than ordinary black resin, which accentuates the golden phoenix. In addition, the lacquered surface has a texture that feels as if it gently clings to the skin. It is a slim model, perfect for everyday use.

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.
Clip and rings: 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.

Seller's Story

I’m sorry, but I do not offer combined shipping for any items. Thank you for your understanding. [To Visitors from the United States] Currently, due to customs-related issues, we are unable to ship items to buyers in the United States. We sincerely apologize, but please refrain from making purchases from the U.S. (If a purchase is made, the transaction will be canceled.)

Pilot Maki-e fountain pen, crafted from brass coated with urushi lacquer and decorated with maki-e.

The body decorated with a phoenix maki-e design is incredibly beautiful. The urushi lacquer that serves as the base for the maki-e has a deeper black than ordinary black resin, which accentuates the golden phoenix. In addition, the lacquered surface has a texture that feels as if it gently clings to the skin. It is a slim model, perfect for everyday use.

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.
Clip and rings: 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.

Seller's Story

I’m sorry, but I do not offer combined shipping for any items. Thank you for your understanding. [To Visitors from the United States] Currently, due to customs-related issues, we are unable to ship items to buyers in the United States. We sincerely apologize, but please refrain from making purchases from the U.S. (If a purchase is made, the transaction will be canceled.)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Model / Type
Urushi Lacquer Maki-e with Phoenix Motif - 14K gold nib (M)
Country of Origin
Japan
Period
1991
Material
.585 (14 kt) gold, Brass, Gold-plated, Lacquer
Manufacturer/ Brand
Pilot
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
13.3 cm
Nib size
M - Medium
JapanVerified
1017
Objects sold
98.8%
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