Symbols of prosperity in Japan, golden pheasants, or “kinkei”, were often the subjects of art during the Edo period, most prominently in prints by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) and Itō Jakuchū (1716-1800). These birds were also the inspiration for the Namiki Nippon Art Golden Pheasant fountain pen. Created by the artisan collective Kokokkai using the Hira Maki-e (flat maki-e) technique, it features two beautifully plummed birds on a polished black background amidst falling cherry blossom petals. It’s crowned by a 14-karat gold nib.
We have for sale a brand-new Namiki Nippon Art Golden Pheasant fountain pen with a B nib. It comes complete with its box, papers, and other inclusions.
