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Limited to 33 individually numbered pieces worldwide
Maki-e fountain pen depicting the famous battle of Itsukushima
Natural Ebonite resin
Decorated by Urushi artist Ikki Moroike
Comes in a lacquered wooden gift box with maki-e design
Includes cartridge & converter
Comes with a bottle of Manyo ink
Certificate of authenticiy
Pen pouch & cleaning cloth
Description
The Battle of Itsukushima was a famous battle fought in 1555 between Motonari Mori and Harukata Sue (two well-known Samurai warlords). The action took place at the site now known as Isukushima Shrine, on Miyajima island. Moris army of 4,000 troops defeated Sues 20,000 men who had been dispatched to attack them from another direction. This special 33 piece Limited edition Maki-e fountain pen commemorating this famous 'Great Surprise' battle is by renowned Urushi artist Ikki Moroike.