No. 98969870

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Pilot - Pilot 100th Anniversary Fountain Pen – Daikokuten (大黒天) - Fountain pen
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Pilot - Pilot 100th Anniversary Fountain Pen – Daikokuten (大黒天) - Fountain pen

Item Description: This is a Pilot 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Fountain Pen – Daikokuten, part of the renowned Shichifukujin (Seven Gods of Fortune) maki-e collection. This pen showcases the exceptional artistry of Japanese maki-e craftsmanship with a design featuring Daikokuten, the god of wealth, agriculture, and prosperity. The barrel displays Daikokuten standing atop rice bales, holding a treasure sack and the magical mallet Uchide no Kozuchi, while the cap features his symbolic messenger—a rat, which also represents fertility and good fortune in Japanese culture. The pen is finished with the Taka-maki-e (raised maki-e) technique, and enhanced with gold dust, lacquer layering, and intricate details. The nib is made of 18K gold and is engraved with a Mt. Fuji motif and the inscription "100th Anniversary", making it not only a writing instrument but a collectible artwork. The body is crafted from brass, giving it a substantial weight and luxurious feel. Only 150 pieces of this model were released, making it a highly rare collector’s item. Condition: Excellent – minor wear on the felt inside the cap and light surface marks on the section tip, but overall in nearly mint condition with very minimal signs of use. Size: Length (capped): approx. 136 mm Length (uncapped): approx. 126 mm Barrel diameter: approx. 12 mm Cap diameter (excluding clip): approx. 14 mm Max diameter (including clip): approx. 20 mm Weight: approx. 38 g Material: Body: Brass with Kenkidashi Taka-Maki-e lacquer finish Nib: 18K gold (Medium) Artist Profile: This piece was produced under Pilot's 100th anniversary program, utilizing the finest traditional lacquer artisans in Japan. Each of the "Seven Gods" models was limited to only 150 pieces worldwide, blending functionality with the highest level of maki-e art, symbolizing fortune, longevity, and prosperity. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend 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.

No. 98969870

No longer available
Pilot - Pilot 100th Anniversary Fountain Pen – Daikokuten (大黒天) - Fountain pen

Pilot - Pilot 100th Anniversary Fountain Pen – Daikokuten (大黒天) - Fountain pen

Item Description:

This is a Pilot 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Fountain Pen – Daikokuten, part of the renowned Shichifukujin (Seven Gods of Fortune) maki-e collection. This pen showcases the exceptional artistry of Japanese maki-e craftsmanship with a design featuring Daikokuten, the god of wealth, agriculture, and prosperity.

The barrel displays Daikokuten standing atop rice bales, holding a treasure sack and the magical mallet Uchide no Kozuchi, while the cap features his symbolic messenger—a rat, which also represents fertility and good fortune in Japanese culture. The pen is finished with the Taka-maki-e (raised maki-e) technique, and enhanced with gold dust, lacquer layering, and intricate details.

The nib is made of 18K gold and is engraved with a Mt. Fuji motif and the inscription "100th Anniversary", making it not only a writing instrument but a collectible artwork. The body is crafted from brass, giving it a substantial weight and luxurious feel.

Only 150 pieces of this model were released, making it a highly rare collector’s item.

Condition:
Excellent – minor wear on the felt inside the cap and light surface marks on the section tip, but overall in nearly mint condition with very minimal signs of use.


Size:

Length (capped): approx. 136 mm
Length (uncapped): approx. 126 mm
Barrel diameter: approx. 12 mm
Cap diameter (excluding clip): approx. 14 mm
Max diameter (including clip): approx. 20 mm
Weight: approx. 38 g


Material:

Body: Brass with Kenkidashi Taka-Maki-e lacquer finish
Nib: 18K gold (Medium)


Artist Profile:

This piece was produced under Pilot's 100th anniversary program, utilizing the finest traditional lacquer artisans in Japan. Each of the "Seven Gods" models was limited to only 150 pieces worldwide, blending functionality with the highest level of maki-e art, symbolizing fortune, longevity, and prosperity.


NOITICE:

The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend 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.

Bidding closed
Letizia Iacopini
Expert
Estimate  € 6,400 - € 7,100

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