Fountain pen
Circa 1996
Namiki 18K #50 Size Medium (M) Nib
Maki-E Artist: Kyusai Yoshida
The Emperor Collection is Namiki’s highest ranking series. An outstanding pen of impressive size and appearance, This pen displays a scene of traditional Japanese gardening using the lively Taka Maki-e technique. It possesses Namiki’s largest and most sought after nib – #50. Medium 18ct mono-tone gold nib. No limitation stated, although Namiki describes the pen as having “very limited production.” Decorated in Maki-e by the Namiki master craftsman Kyusai Yoshida, this extremely rare Namiki has significantly increased in value since Mr. Yoshida is now retired. This pen employs an eyedropper filling system. A traditional oriental wood gift box with outer box, paper and pipette completes the stunning presentation. Uncommon Namiki pen from early 90s.