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This Pilot fountain pen features an elegant crane motif dancing across a deep black lacquered ground, symbolizing longevity and good fortune in Japanese tradition. The work is by Michifumi Itaya, a leading maki-e artist of the Kokkokai, and the barrel bears his signature seal reading "Michifumi."
The decoration is executed in hira maki-e, in which the design is drawn in lacquer, sprinkled with gold powder, and then coated with further layers of lacquer that are polished to bring out a smooth and refined luster. The pen is fitted with an 18K gold nib, combining artistic beauty with a distinctive writing feel.
Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.
Specifications
Nib: 18K gold.
Japanese nibs run finer than Western sizes.
Technique: hira maki-e, with the artist's seal "Michifumi" on the barrel.
Condition: new and unused, as stated by the previous owner.
Nib width, filling system and box are not stated by the previous owner.
