SAILOR PEN - 1911 Maki-e "Tsuru" Crane Fountain Pen - 14 KT Gold Medium Nib

About the design

A gorgeous fountain pen by Sailor Pen. The resin body has a unique finish with hand-designed imagery of cranes flying under a red sun and high above a distant mountain range. With delicate lines, you can see the beautiful and natural motion of the hand-made image.


About the Tradition of Maki-e

‘Maki-e’ is a highly respected traditional Japanese hand-applied decoration process with more than 1200 years of history. Maki-e is regarded as the top of Japanese decorative crafts on many different materials. Precious materials such as Gold, Silver, Enamel, Abalone shell (mother of pearl) etc.

Details:
Design: Maki-e design of "Tsuru" or Crane
14 karat gold medium nib
Gold-plated accent
Body material: Resin
Postable: Yes
Screw cap to open and close
Comes in a natural wood gift box with brilliant blue interior lining
Includes 1 Sailor proprietary converter and 2 proprietary Sailor black ink cartridges

Pen Dimensions:
Diameter - Body - 1.21 cm
Length - Body - 11.65 cm (4.59in)
Length - Overall / Closed - 13.46 cm (5.30in)
Length - Overall / Posted - 14.8 cm (5.83in)
Weight - Body  - 10.0g (0.35oz)
Weight - Cap - 7.0g (0.25oz)
Weight - Overall - 17.0g (0.60oz)