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The cherry blossom petals are inlaid with mother of pearl and polished for a lustrous finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning emperor body fountain pen symbolizes love, serenity and tradition and is truly a work of art. Designed by the renowned artisan Mashiro Yamada, it has a massive #50 18k gold nib that features the customary Mount Fuji illustration. Nib sizes are available in Fine-Medium, Medium, or Broad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large capacity barrel fills with ink via eyedropper, and the pen comes packaged in an elegant presentation box with a bottle of blue ink and signature card. Each pen takes months to create. 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The Dragon is a traditional mythical creature that is both fierce and powerful, and dragon imagery is prevalent across cultures around the globe. In Japanese mythology the Dragon is depicted a noble water-based creature, who protects those around them. In this maki-e Chinkin design, the dragon is depicted exactly how the Japanese folklore describes them with a refined serpentine body, three visible claws and a ferocious face. The dragon is seen holding a round, circular jewel which is said to bring good fortune. This jewel is featured on the pen barrel under the ball of the elegant gold clip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unique Chinkin technique used to craft this pen makes each one a masterpiece. Remarkable skill and impeccable craftsmanship bring the Dragon to life through the complex patterns of carved dots and lines that are illuminated with gold powder. The artist, Yasuji Sumi, has enhanced the dragon’s body and face with multiple Chinkin layers, creating an intricate design that is not typically utilized on other Chinkin pens. The result is breathtaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinkin Emperor Dragon is available with a #50 18k gold nib in Fine-Medium, Medium, or Broad. The large capacity barrel fills with ink via eyedropper, and the pen comes packaged in an elegant presentation box with a bottle of blue ink and signature card. Each pen takes months to create. 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Remarkable skill and impeccable craftsmanship by the artisan Yasuji bring the Tiger to life through the complex patterns of carved dots and lines that are illuminated with gold powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinkin Emperor Tiger is available with a #50 18k gold nib in Fine-Medium, Medium, or Broad. The large capacity barrel fills with ink via eyedropper, and the pen comes packaged in an elegant presentation box with a bottle of blue ink and signature card. Each pen takes months to create. 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