Maki-e is a Japanese lacquerware technique with a history stretching back over 1,200 years. Artists paint intricate designs using lacquer and a fine brush, then sprinkle gold powder into the wet surface before it hardens. The name translates as "sprinkled picture". Each piece is entirely handmade and therefore unique -- a process that is extraordinarily time-consuming and demands exceptional skill.
Pelikan's Maki-e pens are produced in collaboration with Japanese craftspeople and are generally based on the size and shape of the M1000. Each release is limited to a very small quantity, making them among the most collectible pens in the world.
Pelikan Maki-e Releases
| Edition | Year |
|---|---|
| Ohka Shun-Cho (Spring) | 2000 |
| Asagoa Natsu-Botaru (Summer) | 2000 |
| Kohyou Suzu-Musi (Autumn) | 2000 |
| Yukiwas Fuyu-Usagi (Winter) | 2000 |
| Aoi No Ue -- Genji Set | 2002 |
| Hikaru -- Genji Set | 2002 |
| Mubyo (Health) | 2002 |
| Takara-Zukushi (Wealth) | 2002 |
| Dragon and Phoenix | 2005 |
| Heavenly Maidens of Dunhuang | 2007 |
| Karajishi Chinese Lion | 2007 |
| Sea World | 2009 |
| Raden Gekko Moonlight | 2010 |
| Renjishi | 2010 |
| Maiko in Kyoto | 2010 |
| Fireworks | 2010 |
| Four Leaf Clover | 2011 |
| Ginko and Maple Leaves | 2012 |
| Fuji and Cranes | 2012 |
| Fantasia | 2013 |
| Raden Kyokko Sunlight | 2013 |
| Koi | 2015 |
| Autumn Flowers | 2015 |
| Raden Sunrise Red | 2016 |
| Spring | 2016 |
| Autumn | 2016 |
| Dragonfly | 2017 |
| Raden Royal Gold | 2017 |
| Raden Royal Platinum | 2018 |
| Peacock | 2018 |
| Five Lucky Bats | 2019 |
| Japanese Umbrella | 2019 |
| Raden Green Ray | 2020 |
| Kingfisher | 2020 |
| Seven Treasures | 2021 |
| Raden White Ray | 2021 |
| Snow, Moon, Flowers | 2022 |
| Phoenix | 2022 |
| Raden Red Infinity | 2023 |
| Raden Black Infinity | 2024 |
Pelikan Maki-e Kingfisher (2020)
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