Namiki Emperor Coral Limited edition 2021 fountain pen Maki-e

Namiki Emperor Coral Limited edition 2021

Open this lacquered box in the intense blue, almost black, which characterizes the deep seas and, without mask or snorkel, go admire the underwater wonders and their corals.
Some of them have lived for more than 1000 years, and have been regarded since ancient times as «good luck charms».
On this new flat top emperor Maki-e, Namiki deployed its most sophisticated techniques to sublimate the scintillating reflections of the ocean expressed in Togidashi Maki-e, Raden an Taka Maki-e.
For fish, Taka Maki-e and Togidashi-Taka Maki-e were used.
The Namiki Emperor Coral is limited to only 99 pieces.
The pen is decorated by  group craftsman KOKKOKAI’s, Seiki Chida.
The serial plate and inkwell cap contained in the box are also decorated with underwater motifs.

“Kokkokai” are a group of Maki-e artisans formed in 1931 centered around Gonroku Matsuda, who later became a living national treasure.
The name “Kokkokai” was derived from a quote by Ryosuke Namiki the founder, “In the way Sumo is Japan’s national sport, Maki-e is the nation’s light.”
Even today, Maki-e artisans from inside and outside the company, who have inherited Matsuda’s will, are making lacquerware around the country.
Kokkokai or the name of the artisans have been inscribed on each individual piece of Namiki work.

Namiki Emperor Coral Limited edition 2021 - Details:
Brand: Namiki
Model: Coral limited edition
Pen size: Emperor
Maki-e techniques: Togidashi Maki-e, Raden an Taka Maki-e
Limited edition: 99 fountain pens worldwide