Qian Long Loiminchay Fountain Pen Limited to 7 Worldwide

A Break through in contemporary pen history, first time ever that the old Chinese Jade master joined force with European pen-maker to produce this master-piece. It is a beautifully shaped, light weight and extremely well-balanced pen with 18K two-tone Solid Gold Size 8 Nib, even-flowing Ebonite Feeder, and Piston Filling system.

It measures 6.64”
(168.5mm) long posted, yet it feels totally comfortable to use.
The pen is made in solid ebonite (Lacquered)
It has a beautiful Jade Clip and Jade motif to bottom of pen

Emperor Qian Long (1736-1795)

Emperor Qian Long ascended to the throne at the age of 25.

During his reign, the empire grew to its greatest size. He was a dedicated scholar excelled in both painting and Calligraphy. He spent his entire life collecting all aspect of Chinese art: ancient, tradition and contemporary.

The Emperor Qian Long collections of Chinese art and painting, calligraphy, bronze and antiquities are the largest collections in Chinese art history. In 1772 , Emperor Qian commissioned the “Comprehensive Library of the Four Treasures” This giant collection took ten year-end the involvement of over 5,000 scholars.

Jade has been treasured in China for centuries. Emperor Qian Long had a great fondness for this precious stone. Jade symbolised a gentleman’s spirit and status, for a scholar, everyday use of a Jade pen, Jade seal and Jade paper weight were common in those days.

The Pen

The hybrid style of the Emperor court painting (the Chinese paintings with the European style realism and narrative description) during he the Emperor Qian Longperiod echoes the hybrid style of modern writing instrument. Finding traditional Chinese idioms adequate expend in today’s modern. ethos and by adopting western forms and techniques.

This Emperor Qian Long pen’s silhouette reflects strongly the shape of the Chinese porcelain vase. The warmth of Ebonite and the organic curve shaped barrel make this pen extremely well balanced and beloved to behold. The Giant 18k Gold Nib with Ebonite Feeder provides ever flexible writing and even flowing ink. The Piston Filling system provides a great ink reservoir, which is easy to use and maintain. To illustrates the the essence of the Emperor Qian Long Pen, of course is the Jade Dragon Clip and Jade Bat motif to bottom of pen, both Jade pieces are absolutely masterpieces from the old Master of China.

The Presentation Case: The pen case is a handmade and custom designed Chinese Silk packaging for protection and display.

What you see is what you get.