[NO RESERVE] NAMIKI | YUKARI - THE OWL, A LIMITED EDITION RADEN, TOGIDASHI-TAKA MAKI-E AND LACQU...

[NO RESERVE] NAMIKI | YUKARI - THE OWL, A LIMITED EDITION RADEN, TOGIDASHI-TAKA MAKI-E AND LACQUER FOUNTAIN PEN, BY ARTISAN MASATO SATO, CIRCA 2002 Model: Yukari - The Owl, Limited No.201/450 Cap/Barrel/Clip: Black urushi lacquer cap and barrel with multi-coloured Raden and Togidashi-Taka Maki-e techniques Owl motif, gold clip with 'Namiki' engraved logo Nib: 18k gold, Size No.10 - M Length: 14.2cm Accompaniments: Maker's presentation box, ink bottle and instruction manual Namiki | Yukari系列 - 貓頭鷹，限量編號201/450，限量螺鈿、研出蒔繪及漆藝鋼筆，由蒔繪大師佐藤真人(Masato Sato)繪製，年份約2002。附原廠筆盒、墨水瓶及說明書。 Footnotes: NO RESERVE 不設底價 A tribute to wisdom and nocturnal grace, the Namiki Yukari The Owl Limited Edition fountain pen is a rare masterpiece, limited to just 450 pieces worldwide. Crafted by esteemed Urushi artisan Masato Sato, this pen showcases the owl's piercing gaze through Raden inlays (abalone shell) and the intricate Togidashi-Taka Maki-e technique. Masato Sato, the artisan who crafted this amazing pen is one of a collection of esteemed artists working in the famed Kokkokai studios. Currently, seventeen artisans are actively contributing to the Kokkokai collective, each bringing a unique artistic signature to their work, with the 'Emperor' collection typically representing the highest level of craftsmanship by the artisans. While the group is predominantly male, more than a quarter are women, reflecting a growing diversity in this prestigious circle. The name Kokkokai was inspired by a powerful message from Ryosuke Namiki during the group's founding in August 1931. He likened Maki-e to Japan's national sport, Sumo, declaring that 'Maki-e is the nation's light.' In Japanese, Kokko means 'light,' and thus, Kokkokai translates to the 'National Light Society.' As Pilot explains, the name embodies the belief that Maki-e represents the cultural brilliance of Japan, with the aspiration to let its radiance shine across the globe. The owl, revered in Japanese culture as a symbol of intelligence and insight, is brought to life in shimmering detail against a midnight backdrop. A crescent moon and scattered raden stars adorn the cap, evoking a quiet, starlit forest where the owl reigns as a silent sentinel. Encased in a Japanese oak presentation box with a carved owl motif, and paired with a custom bottle of ink, this pen is not only a writing instrument but a collector's treasure, ideal for those who value artistry, symbolism, and the elegance of Japanese lacquerware. 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