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Sailor Maki-e Koi Supreme Fountain Pen
The new Koi has more elaborate and detailed imagery than the earlier version.
Not only is the Koi more defined, it is swimming in a waterfall that begins at the cap and descends diagonally to the end of the barrel.
Although it is hard to see in this photo, the eye of the carp is Raden, reflective abalone shell, with a center black dot painted in. Because the eye is not too large, an element of realism is maintained. This is further enhanced by the delicate scales on the back of the fish.

On the back of the cap a pine branch holds tow pine cones over the crest of the waterfall. Notice the two Maki-e gold and bronze applications.


Please see our Namiki Emperor, Carp on Waterfall on this web site for another version of this motif.

Reflective bubbles of Raden, gold and silver add space and froth to the motif.

The design of Carp with Waterfalls is famous in Japanese art extending back to the Edo period.

Each Maki-e pen is signed by the artist, Kousen Oshita.

Although simple in execution compared with other much more elaborate designs, this Carp has a simple elegance that, we feel is superior to the earlier version. Notice the clarity and boldness of this signature.

 

Available with 21k EF, F, M, B, Music and Zoom nibs. The Koi Supreme can also be ordered with any of Sailor's Specialty nibs. Click here to see the variety of options and prices.

Retail $800.00
We are an authorized Sailor dealer. Please call for our price 323 655 2641 Or email: info@nibs.com.


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