Pilot Fountain Pen Black Lacquer Gold Accents Maki-e kokkoukai Chiyama K18 Rare
K18 Vintage Pilot with wooden box. There are some minor scuffs that do not show up in the photos, but overall it is clean. Original box shows some blotches. KOKKOUKAI is a group of maki-e artists and was formed in 1931 by Gonroku Matsuda, who later became a living national treasure. The kokkoukai is known for its pursuit of new approaches and expressions while preserving traditional maki-e techniques. Its members have played an important role in the field of maki-e through their outstanding skills and artistic talents. The kokkoukai has contributed to the inheritance and development of maki-e techniques and aesthetics, and is highly regarded as a part of Japan's cultural heritage.
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