Sailor - Imperial - Fountain pen
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Sailor Imperial fountain pen with a lacquered body and Phoenix Kaga Maki-e, designed by Isshu Tsukamoto in 1993 for the Imperial Wedding, limited to 500 pieces, 14.1 cm long and 1.3 cm in diameter, 18K gold nib, origin Japan, includes the wooden presentation box, in good condition with signs of aging and the writing function not tested.
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SAILOR Imperial Wedding Commemorative Kaga Taka Maki-e Fountain Pen “Phoenix”, created by Japanese maki-e artist Isshu Tsukamoto.
This special fountain pen was produced in 1993 to commemorate the Imperial Wedding of Crown Prince Naruhito and Masako Owada. It is a limited edition of only 500 pieces.
The body features an elaborate Phoenix motif executed in traditional Japanese Kaga Taka Maki-e lacquer work.
Brand: SAILOR
Artist: Isshu Tsukamoto
Year: 1993
Limited edition: 500 pieces
Nib: 18K gold
Origin: Japan
Length: approx. 14.1 cm
Barrel diameter: approx. 1.3 cm
The pen shows signs of age and use. Please carefully examine the photographs for its exact cosmetic condition.
The writing function has not been tested, therefore working condition cannot be guaranteed.
The wooden presentation box shown in the photographs is included.
A collectible example of Japanese traditional craftsmanship combining SAILOR fountain pen making with Kaga Maki-e artistry.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
SAILOR Imperial Wedding Commemorative Kaga Taka Maki-e Fountain Pen “Phoenix”, created by Japanese maki-e artist Isshu Tsukamoto.
This special fountain pen was produced in 1993 to commemorate the Imperial Wedding of Crown Prince Naruhito and Masako Owada. It is a limited edition of only 500 pieces.
The body features an elaborate Phoenix motif executed in traditional Japanese Kaga Taka Maki-e lacquer work.
Brand: SAILOR
Artist: Isshu Tsukamoto
Year: 1993
Limited edition: 500 pieces
Nib: 18K gold
Origin: Japan
Length: approx. 14.1 cm
Barrel diameter: approx. 1.3 cm
The pen shows signs of age and use. Please carefully examine the photographs for its exact cosmetic condition.
The writing function has not been tested, therefore working condition cannot be guaranteed.
The wooden presentation box shown in the photographs is included.
A collectible example of Japanese traditional craftsmanship combining SAILOR fountain pen making with Kaga Maki-e artistry.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Imperial
Country of origin
Japan
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Lacquer
Manufacturer/brand
Sailor
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
No
Diameter
1.3 cm
Length
14.1 cm
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