[NO RESERVE] NAMIKI | MANEKINEKO, A RARE LIMITED PRODUCTION TOGADASHI MAKI-E AND LACQUER FOUNTAI...

[NO RESERVE] NAMIKI | MANEKINEKO, A RARE LIMITED PRODUCTION TOGADASHI MAKI-E AND LACQUER FOUNTAIN PEN, BY ARTISAN MASARU, CIRCA 2016 Model: Manekineko, Limited No. 29/99 Cap/Barrel/Clip: Multi-coloured maki-e lacquer of Manekineko or 'beckoning cat' figurines with front paw raised and holding gold coins, gold clip with 'Namiki' engraved logo Nib: 18k gold, Size No.50 - M Length: 17.3cm Accompaniments: Maker's presentation box, certificate, booklets, five yen coin and ink well Namiki | Manekineko，限量編號29/99，罕有限量蒔繪漆藝鋼筆，藝術大師勝繪製，年份約2016。附原廠筆盒、證書、相關手冊、一枚五元日幣及墨。 Footnotes: Namiki's 2016 Limited Edition Manekineko fountain pen, inspired by Japan's cherished beckoning cat figurine from the Edo period (1603-1868), is a true collector's item with only 99 pieces released globally. Handcrafted by Maki-e artisan Masaru Hayashi, this pen pays tribute to the legend of the beckoning cat, believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. According to Japanese folklore, a cat once saved a Samurai leader from lightning by beckoning him with its raised paw, leading to the cat's status as an auspicious symbol. The pen's cap features a cat holding oval-shaped gold coins with its right paw raised, crafted using the advanced Taka Maki-e technique. Surrounding the cat are motifs of gold coins, a mallet of luck, and a Senryo-bako, symbolizing financial prosperity. On the barrel, another cat holds an Oh-iri-bukuro with its left paw raised, signifying business success. The background includes symbols of good fortune in Japanese culture, such as a pine tree, bamboo, and a plum tree. This exquisite pen comes with an 18-karat gold nib with rhodium accents and is presented in a luxurious box resembling a Senryo-bako. Each set includes a serial number plate, an Oh-iri-bukuro with a five-yen coin, and a special ink bottle adorned with auspicious symbols. The current lot, in pristine condition, is a highly sought-after piece for discerning collectors. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing