Yutaka Sato a famous artist with Kokkokai was trained under Wataru Zama. Kokkokai, an esteemed maki-e artisan group in Japan, comprising skilled craftsmen dedicated to the study, work and preservation of the traditional Japanese art form. His Golden Rose design was selected from among many equally outstanding entries. More than two years after Sato first hand-drew his Golden rose vision. Only 150 pieces of the Golden Rose will be produced, with the illustration on every pen's barrel and cap handcrafted by Sato.

The 2011 Namiki Limited Edition Golden Rose is crafted using togidashi-taka maki-e and raden (mother of pearl) techniques that require not only meticulous effort but also the highest level of artistic expertise and intricacy. The leaves in the design are made from abalone shell set against multiple layers of lacquer encrusted with gold power. What makes the Golden Rose stand out from its predecessors is its gold-base cylinder, a first since Pilot introduced its Namiki line 15 years ago. The company had used a black lacquer base in previous collections.

System: Fountain pen uses eyedropper system

Nib type: Handcrafted finely engraved 18k gold nib

Conditions: New in box with original international warranty and packaging

Order now and available in November