- [ ] 【Important Information】 - [ ] ・International customers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and fees not included in the item price or shipping costs. Please note that the VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not include your country's import duties or customs clearance fees. Additional charges may be levied upon delivery at the discretion of your local customs authorities. We strongly advise checking with your country's customs office regarding these potential additional costs before bidding or purchasing. Prompt payment of these charges ensures timely delivery. - [ ] ・Delivery Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post (airmail). Upon request, delivery via DHL or FedEx can be arranged at an additional cost. - [ ] ・Damage or Issues: Should you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately before leaving a negative review. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. For damage claims, please report to your nearest post office within 7 days of delivery. Please also promptly contact us and Catawiki Support. - [ ] ・Due to the suspension of the “de minimis” exemption in the United States, import duties may be higher for shipments to the US. US bidders should be aware of this. As EMS shipments to the US are currently suspended, we will ship via DHL. Shipping costs will be higher than before; we appreciate your understanding. Description: A magnificent and highly desirable collectible, this PILOT fountain pen features stunning traditional Japanese Hira-Maki-e (flat lacquer) artistry, depicting the majestic Houou (Phoenix). This pen is more than a writing instrument; it is a portable work of art. The deep black lacquer body is the perfect canvas for the shimmering gold Phoenix design, a symbol of harmony, good fortune, and rebirth in East Asian culture. The elegance of the design is enhanced by the gold-plated trim and cap accents. This pen is offered in an exceptional, serviced condition: The pen has been recently overhauled and the 14K gold nib meticulously tuned by a professional. This ensures the pen is ready to provide the superior writing experience that PILOT's gold nibs are renowned for. Nib: Solid 14-Karat Gold (stamped 14K-585). Nib Size: Medium (), which offers a smooth, controlled line. Aesthetic Condition: The body and cap lacquer are in like-new condition (新品同様 - "as new"). Filling System: Highly versatile, accommodating both proprietary PILOT cartridges and a converter. Inclusions: Includes one pre-installed CON-20 squeeze converter and one blue-black ink cartridge, along with a professional pen diagnosis/service report. Estimated Production Era: While the exact model name is often reserved for the accompanying box, the classic Hira-Maki-e style with a 14K nib suggests it is a vintage or commemorative piece. Similar Phoenix Maki-e models from PILOT/Namiki were produced in the late 1980s or 1990s, an era highly regarded by collectors for the quality of Japanese lacquer work. A perfect opportunity to acquire a fully serviced, artistically rare Japanese gold-nib pen for your collection or daily writing. Keywords for Searchability : Pilot, Namiki, Maki-e, Phoenix, Houou, Fountainpen, 14K, Gold, Urushi, Lacquer, Japanese, Vintage, Collectible, Medium, M, Serviced, Artisan, 585, Black.