NAMIKI 2002 Emperor Sailing Boat Maki-e Limited Edition 73 Fountain Pen Masato

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NAMIKI 2002 Emperor Sailing Boat Maki-e Limited Edition 73 Fountain Pen Masato:
$22000.00

NAMIKI 2002 Emperor Sailing Boat Maki-e Limited Edition 73 Fountain Pen

Ref. FFK-LP-SB-F-F

Limited Edition: 12/73

Artist: Masato Sato

Year: 2002

Namiki #50 18k - 750 Fine (F) nib with early #50 monotone nib, A698, PPF stamp.

Made in Japan

Emperor-sized pen depicting a "Shuin-sen" merchant vessel buoyed among strong waves, rendered in fine togidashi and takamaki-e techniques.

Togidashi maki-e technique, the highest form of Japanese maki-e technique decorates the sailing boat motif with a charcoal burnish effect of golden mellow and jim maki-e are evident on the barrel and cap which gave the pen the golden glitter.

Completing the sailing boat profile with a high relief is the taka-maki-e which creates the 3 dimensional effect.

With the maru pun gold dust sprinkled lightly on the entire pen and togidashi maki-e to give it the archaic look, Masato Sato attempted to create a hybrid of the East and West cultures to appeal to foreigners.

The vessel featured on this majestic Emperor-sized pen produced in a limited edition of seventy-three, is inspired by the merchant ships but it is also a reminder of the brief seafaring career of Ryosuke Namiki as a naval engineer.

The concerned pen has never been used nor inked. Near mint condition.

Full set configuration (Outer packing cardboard box - worn, black lacquer display box - some handling wear, outer box, ink bottle, leather pen sleeve, certificate of authenticity, booklets).

See book The Four Seasons of Namiki by C. Larquemin p. 68 & p. 69

Excerpt from the accompanying booklet:

The “Shuin-sen"- Trading Ships Authorized by the Shogunate

The “Shuin-sen" vessels were merchant trading ships with official authorisation issued by the Bakufu government allowing them to leave Japan and trade overseas. These vessels sailed to the south of China and many areas of South East Asia including Indochina. As trade became common, more Japanese people emigrated to these overseas areas and built "Japanese Towns" where they traded. This system of authorised trading commenced in the latter half of the 16th century in the era of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Kanpaku or Chief Advisor to the Emperor), and reached a peak level at the time of lokugawa leyasu (Shogun). It then continued until the isolation of Japan, which commenced from

1635. During this time, sailing boats without authorisation were considered to be pirate ships and punished accordingly.

In appearance, these "Shuin-sen" ships were based on the design of the Chinese Junk Ships. They however, incorporated some technical features of the galleons of Europe such as the rigging, rudder and stern areas. The forecastle featured a unique Japanese type of turret structure.

These ships are said to have been a form of junk incorporating elements of Chinese, Japanese and European shipbuilding technology.

The "Shuin-sen" ships would typically sail for about a month's voyage utilising the northerly winter winds to sail southwest to their destinations.

When they returned to Japan in summer they would use the southerly winds to fill their sails.

The Namiki Sailing Boat Limited Edition fountain pen is restricted to a total of 73 pens worldwide. The Sailing Boat depicted on the pens is shown braving the powerful waves on a vast ocean. The barrel is signed by the hand of a Maki-e artist and each fountain pen has its own unique serial number.

A raised gold lacquer Maki-e technique is used throughout the pen. This involves rubbing away the top overlying lacquer layers to reveal the metal beneath and to create the design and image. The waves, the ship's hull and the sails are all crafted using various different raised gold lacquer techniques called

"Taka(raised) Maki-e"and" Togidashi (burnished)

Maki-e". The entire process of creating each pen, an artifact of consummate excellence. involves meticulous, painstakingly detailed handwork of a Maki-e artist. A precision

18-karat gold nib and superior ink delivery system ensure an exceptionally smooth writing experience.

To safeguard this exquisite treasure, each fountain pen is housed in a specially made urushi lacquered wooden box bearing the image of a sailing boat.

The Namiki Sailing Boat Limited Edition fountain pen has immense artistic value and will greatly enhance your personal pen collection.

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