Each of these valuable fountain pens is a piece of art, masterfully crafted by use of the Maki-e technique. Maki-e is the art of Japanese lacquer painting and is renowned for its beauty and artistry. The number of pens is strictly limited.
Year
2007
Edition of 88 specimens
Tigers used to be regarded as the king of beasts in ancient China, but when the rumors about lions were passed on to Chinese people through the Silk Road, lions took the place of tigers.
Lions were also valued as the symbol of kingship – not only in China but also in Egypt and India, where lion statues were placed in the palaces of their dynasties to represent the king’s power and to protect him.
Karajishi is an imaginary lion introduced from the Tang Dynasty (7th to 10th century) to Japan. In both the East and West, a lion has been considered to be a precious luck-bringing animal that averts evil, beckons happiness, and promotes joy.
The two lions and colored balls depicted on the fountain pen are believed to realize your dreams and bring joy and fortune to you.