2006 Namiki Yukari Royale Maki-e Night Scene of Pavilion Fountain Pen by Michifumi Kawaguchi
This pen is NOS (New Old Stock) and was Made in 2006, it has a Medium nib and comes with box and papers.
Bry’s Collector’s Note
The moon, artfully formed by hand with silver and gold dust, really moves me on this piece. Its quiet beauty reminds you: this is a night scene. So striking.
In contrast to the deep design of the Emperor Collection, graceful motifs are drawn on the Yukari Royale Collection. The name comes from the Japanese word “Yukari”, meaning the connection and relationships between people. Please enjoy the expression overflowing with grace that comes with Togidashi-Taka Maki-e (Burnished-Raised Maki-e).
Namiki portrays a night time view, where the waterfall, the trees, the surrounding hillsides and the pavilion are lighted by a full moon. This piece has been made with two prestigious Maki-e techniques, togidasi-maki-e and taka-maki-e.
Namiki Maki-e fountain pens encompass the ultimate fusion of skill and spirit inherited from their predecessors, and also the roots of PILOT. Over many years to the present day, they are one of the top brands in Maki-e fountain pens conveying Japanese traditional culture.
Lacquering, drawing, sprinkling and polishing. In order to bring out a beautiful, fine Maki-e, these 4 processes are repeated many times over. More than 3 months are required until completion, with some Maki-e fountain pens being completed after going through the process as much as 130 times.
