In Japanese tradition, the Takara-zukushi (宝尽くし) motif assembles a constellation of auspicious objects — the treasure mallet, the cloak of invisibility, the lucky coin, the jewel of wisdom, and more — each a symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and happiness. On the Namiki Emperor Treasure, these sacred objects are rendered in gold powder and colored urushi across one of the most commanding pen bodies in the world.
Maki-e Artistry
The rich golden motifs of the Takara-zukushi collection glow against a deep black urushi ground, their depth achieved through layers of traditional maki-e lacquerwork applied with meticulous craft. Gold powder is built up gradually, creating dimensionality and a luminosity that shifts with the light — never flat, always alive. The contrast between the brilliant gold and the immaculate black lacquer is as striking as it is timeless.
Emperor Body
The No. 50 Emperor is Namiki's most prestigious form — large, substantial, and imposing in a way that befits decoration of this magnitude. Crafted from ebonite, it provides both an ideal ground for urushi and a commanding presence in the hand.
Technique: Traditional maki-e — gold powder and colored urushi
Nib: No. 50 18K gold
Origin: Japan
The Namiki Emperor Treasure is a pen that carries meaning as well as beauty — a fitting vessel for the most auspicious of Japanese symbols, rendered by the finest maki-e hands in the country.
