Namiki by Pilot Emperor Chinkin Peony Fountain Pen
The Peony is illustrated using the technique of chinkin denbori (gold inlay) where millions of dots are dented on the surface using a sharp chisel and the artist’s inner strength which will then be filled in gold and lacquer polished. The pen is three dimensional and is best appreciated with a magnifying glass.
The Chinkin technique involves carving and not coating, so once the work begins it can not be corrected even if an error is made. Chinkin (gold inlay) is a technique in which a surface is coated with a roiro lacquer with a special carving chisel. Precious metal leaf and powder are then inlayed in the cut patterns. The Peony flower is a traditional motif in Japanese fine art, symbolic of wealth, beauty and prosperity. The pen is fitted with a 18K two-toned gold #50 nib imprinted with Mt. Fuji.
The large capacity barrel fills with ink via eyedropper, and the pen comes packaged in an elegant presentation box with a bottle of blue ink and signature card. Each pen takes months to create. As these pens are truly one-of-a-kind pieces of art, they are warrantied for life by Namiki.
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- Finish: Lacquered Smooth Urushi Barrel with Gold Dust
- Cap: Polished & Contains Miniature Lacquered Art Designs
- Trim: Gold Trim
- Nib: Oversized No. 50 Two-tone 18K Gold Nib
- Filling System: Eye Dropper
- Traditional Oriental Wood Gift Box
Below is a picture of the Large #50 nib compared to a Montblanc 149 nib.
MSRP $8000
