Beijing Opera Mask LE88 Fountain Pen
| Release Information | |
|---|---|
| Collection | Artisan |
| Year | 2008 |
| Product Identification | |
| Medium Nib | MB103125 |
Mike's Status : Want it!
Product Features
| Cap | The red mask on the cap and the nib symbolises the character Hou Yi, the archer of goods, who stands for braveness, loyalty and uprightness. The rings are set with 167 diamonds (~0,79 ct.). |
| Cap Top | The Montblanc emblem is made of mother-of-pearl. |
| Clip | The symbol Shou on the clip stands traditionally for good luck and longevity. |
| Overall Design | The creation is based on the main theme, the Beijing Opera. It is made of Au750 solid white gold with a body of black lacquer and a cap containing the image of Hou Yi’s mask, skillfully crafted from white gold with lacquer inlays. |
| Cone | The cone is set with rubies. |
| Nib | The Au750 gold nib is decorated with the mask of Hou Yi. |
| Limitation | The 88 is known as lucky number. In addition it reflects the regular pattern written in the nib atelier with every nib before it is released. |
Marketing Verbiage
Hou Yi, the godly archer, is an illustrious role of the Beijing Opera, which is known as great expression of Chinese culture: In Chinese mythology he lived at a time when there were still ten suns in the sky. These suns ought to shine one after another, but for unknown reason, all ten of them shone at once, making the earth almost inhabitable for humanity. People asked Hou Yi for help and he shot down nine of them, leaving the one we still see shining in the sky today.
Main SKU: 103125