IKKAKU by Nahvalur Pan-Long Fountain Pen in (Coiling Dragon)

In the venerable tapestry of Chinese tradition, the dragon stands as the quintessential emblem of auspicious fortune, simultaneously symbolizing the imperial majesty and the quintessence of power. Thus, the visage of the dragon, as a totemic figure, has since time immemorial been extensively adopted in a myriad of decorative motifs. This piece from IKKAKU by Nahvalur depicts the creature in a sinuous embrace, coiling around the pen, its draconic head craning towards the heavens in a gesture of dignified solemnity. Encircled by flames and precious orbs nestled amongst its scales, the dragon is ensconced in an aura of majesty. Surrounding the golden dragon from below ascend waves and auspicious clouds, with its fore-claws treading the waves and its hind claws parting the clouds, symbolizing a harbinger of propitious fortune and good luck. In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, the piece leverages the sacred imagery of the dragon soaring through clouds and mist, commanding the wind, and summoning the rain, to convey a felicitous outlook and blessings for the Year of the Dragon. The piece, taking the dragon as its central motif, is composed through a meticulous arrangement of dots and lines, portraying the dragon’s body in a serpentine coil, akin to a dragon spiraling upwards. The dragon’s head turns skyward, exuding an aura of august solemnity. Flames and precious orbs are interspersed along its form, with the golden dragon encircled from below by rising waves and auspicious clouds. Its foreclaws stride upon the waves, while its hind claws sift through the clouds, embodying symbols of auspiciousness and good fortune.IKKAKU by Nahvalur Pan-Long (Coiling Dragon) Specifications: Edition: 2024 Limited Edition, Only 24 pens produced Pen Material: Ebonite base with black urushi lacquer and Chinkin wrap-around dragon design filled in with gold. Trims and Clip: Gold Trim Nib: No. 6 14K Gold Nib available in F or M, Regalia Writing Labs Cross Flex Nib Upgrade Option (stainless steel) Filling System: Cartridge/Converter, eyedropper convertible Pen Length, Closed: 5.9 in. / 149mm Pen Length, Open (Cap Off): 5.24 in. / 133mm Pen Length, Open (Cap Posted): Cannot be posted Pen Barrel Diameter: 0.51 in. / 13mm Pen Grip Section Diameter: 0.39 in. – 0.45 in. / 10mm – 11.5mm Pen Weight: 1.3 oz. / 36.85g Packaged in a wooden gift box