Vintage Pilot Maki-e fountain Pen. This pen depicts Sakura-Fubuki or Cherry Blossoms in brilliant red urushi lacquer and gold dust maki-e. This pen is in NOS (New Old Stock) condition. It does not appear to have ever been inked and is in excellent physical condition for its age. The pen shows some light handling wear. There are a couple minor spots as well. Retail hang tag remains, but the tag is for a Medium nib. Retail was 50,000 yen in the 1970s. The maki-e used for this pen is known as Kirigane, a variation of Hyomon technique. The artist cuts gold into square or triangular shapes and pastes them on the surface of the pen. Urushi and gold dust is painted over the design. It is hand polished with charcoal or oil which leads to a beautiful result.

- Manufacturer/Model: Pilot Maki-e Sakura Fubuki
- Year of Manufacture: Circa 1960's, 1970's
- Color: Red, Gold, Burgundy
- Material: Resin, Metal, Urushi Lacquer
- Nib: 18K Gold Fine Nib
- Filling System: Pilot Cartridge/Converter (Pilot Squeeze Con Incl.)
- Condition Rank: (N) New Old Stock Condition. Please See Photos and Condition Rank Guide.
- Country of Manufacture: Japan

Condition Rank Guide:
-N: Item is in New Old Stock condition (NOS). Shows little to no signs of use apart from some minor handling wear.
-A: Item is in Excellent condition. Micro-scratches can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No noticeable scuffs, chips, or cracks.
-B: Item is in Very Good condition. Minor scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No Chips or cracks.
-C: Item is in Good condition. Moderate scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. Minor hairline cracks not affecting functionality may be present. See photos.
-D: Item is in Fair condition. Heavy scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. Cracks or chips that potentially affect functionality may be present. See Photos.
-F: Item is in Poor condition. Item is not functional. For parts or repair only.