Maki-e Pen Meet

A friend of has bought a Namiki Snowy Egret and wanted to compare with my  years old Snowy to see what's the difference.

Namiki - Hummingbirds

I have mention previously that in 2004 Namiki launch a new series of maki-e pens. They discontinued almost all of their old Yukari range except this piece.

They did the right thing as this is one beautiful piece of artwork.

Namiki - Snowy Egret

In 2004 Namiki launch a new series of maki-e pens for their entire range. They had discontinued most of the old design.

A new range is added - Yukari Royale.

Dunhill Namiki - Crane and Pine Tree

The crane and pine tree are traditional Japanese designs that represent the blessings of a long and healthy life.

The white lacquer used on the crane turn yellowish as it age. It is not possible to retain white color in lacquer. This is the reason why sometime egg shells are used to represent white. But maki-e pen with egg shells are rare.

Namiki - Fighting Cocks

This pen is the crown in my collection.

There are 2 fighting cocks facing each other. One on the cap, the other on the barrel.

Namik - Three Winged Birds

This 3 Winged Birds is my first maki-e pen.