Pelikan M1000 Fountain Pen - Maki-e Dragon (Limited Edition) - Pen Boutique Ltd
NEW HOURS: Our Columbia store is open for walk-in customers Tue-Sat 10AM - 5PM

FREE Shipping for orders > $75 ( USA only)

Check out our recent YouTube cast!, Episode 2:

Watch now
Back

Pelikan M1000 Fountain Pen - Maki-e Dragon (Limited Edition)

SKU: PEL_822978

Regular price $4,500.00

123 pieces worldwide

Mythical creature of Chinese mythology features Pelikan Maki-e Dragon featuring writing instrument!

Maki-e is a complex art of Japanese lacquer painting and is renowned for its beauty and artistry. Maki-e is often combined with other techniques, such as the Japanese Raden technique. In the process of Maki-e, the rare Japanese lacquer Urushi is applied to the fountain pen in a multitude of layers which are polished repeatedly. The design is drawn with colored lacquer onto the surface. This technique is called Togidashi-Maki-e. In addition, the artist can mix charcoal powder and gold powder into the lacquer, so that the pattern of the design is raised above the surface: If your thumb glides over the painting, you will feel the difference. This is called Taka-Maki-e technique. Pelikan fountain pen “Dragon” uses Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e technique that combines Togidashi-Maki-e and Taka-Maki-e.

The dragon is a very significant legendary spiritual mythical creature in Chinese mythology, appearing in myths, ornaments, works of art, and architecture of East Asia. The dragon is a powerful symbol and considered to be the source of all the power and is often used as a symbol of Chinese emperors. Dragon summons thunderclouds and storms, becomes a tornado, and rises into the sky and flies freely. It lurks in the abyss in autumn and rises to the heavens in spring. The ascending dragon heading towards the heavens and the descending dragon from the heavens are favored as auspicious patterns. In particular, since it is said the dragon ascends to the heavens and gets the treasure ball, the descending dragon is depicted holding the treasure ball.

It is said that the treasure ball is a sacred jade that can cure diseases, avoid disasters, and make all kinds of wishes come true. On the fountain pen the treasure ball was crafted with Raden technique, using small particles of abalone shell. The dragon is surrounded by the golden lights of the thunderstorm and in the background is the Mount Fuji shown where the thunderstorm began.

Pelikan Maki-e “Dragon“ fountain pen is a masterpiece that combines the craftsmanship of Pelikan Germany based on 185 years of tradition and technology, coupled with superior Japanese traditional Maki-e painting techniques. Each Souverän M1000 fountain pen is produced in Germany and then decorated in Japan. Every single pen has the Pelikan logo on the crown, a limited-edition number, and the artist’s signature drawn in by hand using Maki-e techniques.

The “Dragon”, released in the year 2023 is available in a limited edition of only 123 pieces world-wide. Each fountain pen is equipped with a finely chased 18 carat, two-tone gold nib and is encased in a traditional Japanese pen box of paulownia wood.

FINISH: Maki e dragon

Maki e dragon Raden red infinity Snow moon flowers Phoenix

Quantity

100% No-Risk Money-Back Guarantee

Product Specifications

Brand Pelikan-Pens
Cap can post Yes
Cap Mechanism Screw
Colors Black
Complimentary Encased in a traditional Japanese pen box made of paulownia wood.
Dimensions 5.7" L x 0.5" D
Filling Mechanism Piston Filling
Grip Material Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e Resin
Has Clip Yes
Length Capped 5.7" L
Length Posted 6.9" L
Material Togidashi-Taka-Maki-e Resin
Nib Color 2-Tone
Nib Material 18K Gold bicoloured
Refills & Inks Bottled Inks
Series Pelikan Limited Edition
Special Features A Pelikan logo on the crown, a limited edition number, and the artist’s signature drawn in by hand using Maki-e techniques
Trims Gold Plate
Type Fountain
Warranty Unlimited

Video