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
2009
Edition of 88 specimens
Our planet is covered by 360 million square kilometers of water. The history of the oceans is as old as the earth itself, and all life on our planet originates from the depths of the oceans. These came into being what feels like an eternity ago – an estimated 4.6 billion years.
The motifs on the fountain pen symbolize this history. The turtle – the symbol for a long life – forms the center point, surrounded by numerous fish. It is produced using an elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay technique.
The Pelikan model “Sea World” is a masterpiece with a finely chased 18-carat gold nib accentuated with a rhodium decor. The Pelikan logo on the crown, limited edition number and artist’s signature are drawn in by hand with the Maki-e technique. The fountain pen is encased in a traditional Japanese gift box, which is made of Paulownia wood.
2009
Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater. Its origin is said to be from a series of performances by Izumono Okuni in Kitano Tenmangu in 1603 (the beginning of the Edo era).
These performances became very popular in Kyoto, and for the last four hundred years have been established as a point of Japanese pride for traditional art. More recently, Kabuki has become popular abroad as well.
The tale of Renjishi was written by Mokuami Kawatake. Based upon the moral story in which a parent pushes his children down into the bottomless valley with the intention of raising only those who are able to run back up from the valley.
This story is regarded as the representative piece of Kabuki dancing, and truly touches the audience’s heart as it is performed by a real parent and son. The climax of this performance is painted on the Pelikan fountain pen “Renjishi”, where the white-haired parent and the red-haired child dance together wildly as a perfect match.