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1968 Flying Cranes. This is a Pilot Elite-style pen. To the Japanese, Cranes symbolize royality and a long happy life. Japanese red crested cranes can live a long time and they mate for life. What makes this pen truly special is the rare signature: Kyuzan Hisao.
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The pen uses togadashi maki-e technique, which was flawlessly done. Several different grades of gold dust are used to give the art work a sense of depth. Even when this pen was released 30 years ago it was a high-priced collectors item.
$1,999
SOLD