Parker × Maruzen Maki-e Nihonbashi Limited Edition (Worldwide Limited to 10)

Parker × Maruzen Maki-e Nihonbashi Limited Edition

An extraordinary collaboration between Parker and Maruzen, one of Japan's most celebrated booksellers and purveyors of fine writing instruments. Worldwide limited to only 10 numbered pieces, this fountain pen is a supreme expression of Japanese maki-e lacquerwork applied to a classic Parker form.

Highlights

• Cap: Adorned with an intricate maki-e depiction of a kirin (qilin) with outstretched wings — a mythical creature symbolizing good fortune, prosperity, and the arrival of a great ruler
• Body: A breathtaking panoramic scene rendered in maki-e, featuring the iconic Nihonbashi bridge crafted in tamagara (eggshell inlay) technique, set against a flowing water motif in shimmering raden (mother-of-pearl) inlay, with delicate cherry blossom petals scattered at the base
• Techniques: Maki-e lacquerwork, tamagara (eggshell inlay), and raden (mother-of-pearl) inlay — three of Japan's most refined decorative lacquer arts combined in a single piece
• Nib: 18K gold nib, offering exceptional smoothness and a lifetime of refined writing pleasure
• Edition: Worldwide limited to 10 numbered pieces, each with individual serial number

The Art of Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi — "Japan Bridge" — has stood at the heart of Tokyo since 1603, serving as the symbolic starting point of all roads in Japan. Its image evokes centuries of commerce, culture, and the spirit of Edo. Rendered here in the painstaking tamagara eggshell technique, the bridge emerges from the lacquer surface with a texture and luminosity that no photograph can fully capture.

About Maruzen

Founded in 1869 in Nihonbashi, Maruzen is one of Japan's oldest and most respected purveyors of books, stationery, and fine writing instruments. Their collaborations with master craftsmen represent the pinnacle of Japanese pen culture.

One of only 10 in the world. A once-in-a-lifetime collector's acquisition.