Butterfly and Chrysanthemum 2007 LE Maki-e Fountain Pen Rare (NIB). Offered for sale is a Namiki Butterfly and Chrysanthemum that was released in 2007. The butterfly elegantly flapping its wings towards flowers, is known as the Great Purple Emperor. The butterfly design is regarded as a symbol of regeneration and revival, an auspicious motif as the butterfly transforms itself from caterpillar to pupa to adult over its lifetime. Together with the Japanese plum, bamboo and orchid, the chrysanthemum is one of the flowers that epitomizes shikunshi, and is a symbol of autumn. Along with the cherry blossom, the chrysanthemum is widely popular as one of the national flowers of Japan. This pen depict this elegant pattern through Taka Maki-e technique, displaying beautiful shiny plum-coloured wings and Raden technique. This pen includes all original wooden box, packaging, ink bottle, certificates, instruction manual and artisan autographed paper. Only 99 creations were created for the entire world. A truly collectible piece of art that is difficult to come by. Kindly drop me a message if you would like to have more photos. Brand new in box. Fountain pen is in mint, unused and undipped condition. Thereafter, I reserve my rights to re-list the item. All sales are final. The item “Namiki Butterfly and Chrysanthemum 2007 LE Maki-e Fountain Pen Rare (NIB)” is in sale since Wednesday, May 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Pens & Writing Instruments\Pens\Fountain Pens\Namiki”. The seller is “reednpapyrus” and is located in default, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
- Nib Size: Broad (B)
- Material: Precious resin with Maki-e art
- Pen Type: Fountain
- Features: 18k medium nib
- Nib Material: Gold, 18K
- Vintage: No
- Brand: Namiki
- Ink Color: Black
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