This pen combines the best qualities of hand painting and the process of inlaying abalone. Although we have tried to capture this beauty with our pictures, holding this pen in hand is the best way to see it. The abalone shimmers behind the hibiscus and the hummingbird, changing color depending on the angle that it is seen from and the way light falls on it. Red of the flower, gold of the "atmosphere" and the intense colors of the abalone are combined in this pen to make us think of the the iridescence of the hummingbird. The same size as others in the Yukari collection at 5 5/8", capped, this pen is similar to a Pelikan M800.

Mount Fuji is overlaid on this 18K nib. The Namiki pentagon logo shows on both the nib and the clip in this scan. Available in Fine Medium and Broad, we find these nibs to be among the best made in the world and, of course, exceptionally smooth.

Think about wings that move so fast that they cannot be seen.

Notice the controlled use of gold dust in the laquer surface on the left. This is used to great effect, giving the sense of fast movement.

The hibiscus flower with stamen and the beak of the hummingbird shows a depth of color that can only be achieved with gold dust and pigments on laquer.

The artist, as always, signs his work, in red, below the title in gold.

Retail Price: $3500.00 SOLD OUT

The presentation box is made of a light wood and is red velvet-lined, with a bottle of ink provided.

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