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NAMIKI EMPEROR Peony
In keeping with the Namiki tradition of depicting prominent Japanese emblems and mythological creatures on its fountain pens, the Peony have been chosen as the new additions to the exquisite and limited-edition Chinkin Emperor Collection. The Namiki Emperor Peony employ the use of one of the most esteemed Chinkin techniques – Tenbori, also known as the dot carving technique, which involves using a concentrated group of dots to form the most delicate and detailed of embellishments. Once work on the masterpiece begins, it cannot be corrected even if an error is made. This means that nothing but utter perfection and flawless craftsmanship is expected. Each touch of the carving chisel requires intense skill and concentration, and therefore, the Chinkin
technique can only be achieved by artists who possess immense strength of mind and complete mastery of outstanding skills. The beautiful Namiki Emperor Peony is also designed without pen clips, which is a first for the Chinkin Collection, making them the ultimate luxurious vest-pocket pens for the discerning.

The Peony has a long history in Japanese ornamental culture and is esteemed for its distinctive and large delicate flowers. The elegant Peony is not only a symbol of ‘beauty’, ‘wealth’ and ‘prosperity’, but is also a representation of the transitory existence of nature. The realistic depiction on the pen illustrates the gradual change in the shape of the Peony as it transforms from a tiny bud to a blossom in full glory, beautifully revealing the extraordinary wonder of the natural world.