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銘 松沢
Signature Shotaku
Ebisu is the only deity among the Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune to originate in Japan; his parents were the goddess Izanami and the god Izanagi, who created the islands of Japan. In ancient times, Ebisu was worshipped as the god of plentiful fishing, but over time he came to be worshipped as the god of happiness and prosperity who makes everything plentiful, from businesses to crops. This fountain pen is adorned with the traditional image of Ebisu with a fukuzasa – a bamboo stalk believed to bring good fortune to businesses. In his left hand he holds a red snapper, and in his right a fishing rod.
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銘 衛
Signature Mamoru
Daikoku-ten is a syncretic god, conflated from the Buddhist deity Mahesvara (the Hindu deity Shiva) and the indigenous Shinto god Okuninushi-no-Mikoto. In ancient times, Daikoku-ten was worshipped as the god who controlled the earth - specifically farming - and ruled food and wealth. Today, Daikoku-ten is worshipped as the god of riches, as well as happiness, prosperity and better fortune. This fountain pen is adorned with an image of Daikoku-ten sitting on a straw rice-bag, with a large bag on his back and a magic mallet in his hand. He is accompanied by the mouse thought to be his emissary. Mice are considered to bring luck in having many descendents.
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銘 勝
Signature Masaru
Bishamon-ten, also known as Tamon-ten, is one of Buddhism's Four Heavenly Kings (deva). He is unique among the Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune, as during Japan's warring states period (1467-1600) he was believed to be a war god by warlords, due to his military appearance. From the Edo Period (1603-1868) onwards, he came to be revered as a bestower of competitive advantage. Today, Bishamon-ten is worshipped as the god of steady progress. This fountain pen is adorned with a powerful depiction of Bishamon-ten and the nimbus emanating from him as he tramples an evil demon while holding a halberd in his right hand and a stupa in his left hand.
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銘 由美
Signature Yumi
Benzai-ten was originally an Indian river (water) goddess and is the only female deity amongst the Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune. Early on, as a Buddhist-Shinto syncretic deity, Benzai-ten was enshrined in places relating to water, but after that she became synonymous with Kichijoten, who is strongly associated with music, languages, riches, and the arts. Today, she is worshipped as the goddess of wisdom, and is said to bestow fortune in beauty and marriage. This fountain pen is adorned with an image of Benzai-ten playing a biwa, or traditional Japanese lute. In a nod to the fact that Benzai-ten is often enshrined in places related to water, a wave splash crafted in Raden (Mother-of-Pearl ) is also part of her elegant depiction.
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銘 満佐博
Signature Masahiro
Fuku-roku-ju was originally a Chinese Taoist god, said to be the incarnation of the South Pole star. His name comes from the three Chinese characters representing Taoism's three virtues: having many descendants (fuku), health (roku) and longevity (ju). Today, Fuku-roku-ju is worshipped as the god of popularity. This fountain pen is adorned with an image of Fuku-roku-ju with a high-domed head, long beard and large earlobes, holding a gem in his right hand. The scene depicted shows Fuku-roku-ju expressing his gratitude for the help of his companions, a crane and a turtle, who have brought him his precious cane and scroll.
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銘 正樹
Signature Seiki
Juro-jin, also known as “the Old Man of the South Pole,” is a Chinese Taoist god said to be an incarnation of the South Pole star. Juro-jin is worshipped as the patron god of longevity, status and wealth. This fountain pen depicts a smiling Juro-jin holding a cane onto which has been pinned a scroll. He is dressed in a peach-patterned kimono, and is accompanied by a deer, both familiar symbols of long life.
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銘 美佐
Signature Misa
Hotei-son is said to be the incarnation of the Buddhist deity Maitreya Bodhisattva, due to his exceptional powers of clairvoyance, and is the only deity among the Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune believed to have been a real person, namely a monk who lived during China's Tang Dynasty (618–907 A.D.). Hotei-son is worshipped widely as a god of good fortune and matrimonial happiness, able to bestow the gift of children, as well as riches, status and prosperity. This fountain pen depicts him among the Chinese mountains, with a happy smile and a pot belly, carrying a large bag on his shoulder. This kannin–bukuro, or patience bag, is said to contain the many treasures and blessings he bestows on others.
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Fountain pen / Barrel, cap: Brass with Togidashi-Taka Maki-e (Burnished-Raised Maki-e)
Nib : No. 10 / 18K / 100th anniversary design
Nib size: M (Medium)
Size: Length 142mm x max. diameter 14.3mm
Filling system: PILOT cartridge system / Converter70 attached
Motifs: Ebisu, Daikoku-ten, Bishamon-ten, Benzai-ten, Fuku-roku-ju, Juro-jin, Hotei-son
Box: <Inner box> Presentation box with Maki-e and Chinkin (Gold Inlay) <Outer box> Paulownia wood box with Sanada-himo(braid)
Set contains: Fountain pens,pen tray (Togidashi Maki-e), pen rest (Maki-e), paulownia wood box with Sanada-himo (braid) , 100th anniversary limited colours bottled inks (15ml x 7), instruction booklet, leaflet, artisans' signatures booklet, polishing care cloth, serial number plate
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銘 松沢
Signature Shotaku
Ebisu is the only deity among the Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune to originate in Japan; his parents were the goddess Izanami and the god Izanagi, who created the islands of Japan. In ancient times, Ebisu was worshipped as the god of plentiful fishing, but over time he came to be worshipped as the god of happiness and prosperity who makes everything plentiful, from businesses to crops. This fountain pen is adorned with the traditional image of Ebisu with a fukuzasa – a bamboo stalk believed to bring good fortune to businesses. In his left hand he holds a red snapper, and in his right a fishing rod.
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銘 衛
Signature Mamoru
Daikoku-ten is a syncretic god, conflated from the Buddhist deity Mahesvara (the Hindu deity Shiva) and the indigenous Shinto god Okuninushi-no-Mikoto. In ancient times, Daikoku-ten was worshipped as the god who controlled the earth - specifically farming - and ruled food and wealth. Today, Daikoku-ten is worshipped as the god of riches, as well as happiness, prosperity and better fortune. This fountain pen is adorned with an image of Daikoku-ten sitting on a straw rice-bag, with a large bag on his back and a magic mallet in his hand. He is accompanied by the mouse thought to be his emissary. Mice are considered to bring luck in having many descendents.
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銘 勝
Signature Masaru
Bishamon-ten, also known as Tamon-ten, is one of Buddhism's Four Heavenly Kings (deva). He is unique among the Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune, as during Japan's warring states period (1467-1600) he was believed to be a war god by warlords, due to his military appearance. From the Edo Period (1603-1868) onwards, he came to be revered as a bestower of competitive advantage. Today, Bishamon-ten is worshipped as the god of steady progress. This fountain pen is adorned with a powerful depiction of Bishamon-ten and the nimbus emanating from him as he tramples an evil demon while holding a halberd in his right hand and a stupa in his left hand.
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銘 由美
Signature Yumi
Benzai-ten was originally an Indian river (water) goddess and is the only female deity amongst the Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune. Early on, as a Buddhist-Shinto syncretic deity, Benzai-ten was enshrined in places relating to water, but after that she became synonymous with Kichijoten, who is strongly associated with music, languages, riches, and the arts. Today, she is worshipped as the goddess of wisdom, and is said to bestow fortune in beauty and marriage. This fountain pen is adorned with an image of Benzai-ten playing a biwa, or traditional Japanese lute. In a nod to the fact that Benzai-ten is often enshrined in places related to water, a wave splash crafted in Raden (Mother-of-Pearl ) is also part of her elegant depiction.
FV-LP-BEZ-M
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銘 満佐博
Signature Masahiro
Fuku-roku-ju was originally a Chinese Taoist god, said to be the incarnation of the South Pole star. His name comes from the three Chinese characters representing Taoism's three virtues: having many descendants (fuku), health (roku) and longevity (ju). Today, Fuku-roku-ju is worshipped as the god of popularity. This fountain pen is adorned with an image of Fuku-roku-ju with a high-domed head, long beard and large earlobes, holding a gem in his right hand. The scene depicted shows Fuku-roku-ju expressing his gratitude for the help of his companions, a crane and a turtle, who have brought him his precious cane and scroll.
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銘 正樹
Signature Seiki
Juro-jin, also known as “the Old Man of the South Pole,” is a Chinese Taoist god said to be an incarnation of the South Pole star. Juro-jin is worshipped as the patron god of longevity, status and wealth. This fountain pen depicts a smiling Juro-jin holding a cane onto which has been pinned a scroll. He is dressed in a peach-patterned kimono, and is accompanied by a deer, both familiar symbols of long life.
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銘 美佐
Signature Misa
Hotei-son is said to be the incarnation of the Buddhist deity Maitreya Bodhisattva, due to his exceptional powers of clairvoyance, and is the only deity among the Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune believed to have been a real person, namely a monk who lived during China's Tang Dynasty (618–907 A.D.). Hotei-son is worshipped widely as a god of good fortune and matrimonial happiness, able to bestow the gift of children, as well as riches, status and prosperity. This fountain pen depicts him among the Chinese mountains, with a happy smile and a pot belly, carrying a large bag on his shoulder. This kannin–bukuro, or patience bag, is said to contain the many treasures and blessings he bestows on others.
FV-LP-HOT-M
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Fountain pen / Barrel, cap: Brass with Togidashi-Taka Maki-e (Burnished-Raised Maki-e)
Nib : No.10 / 18K / 100th anniversary design
Nib size: M (Medium)
Size: Length 142mm x max. diameter 14.3mm
Filling system: PILOT cartridge system / converter70 attached
Box: Wooden presentation box with laser engraving
Set contains: Fountain pen, 100th anniversary limited colour bottled ink (50ml) , special pen pouch (Inden), ink cartridges (black x 6 pcs.) & cartridge box, instruction booklet, leaflet, artisan's signature card, polishing care cloth, serial number plate
The Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune: Centennial Commemorative Inks
These seven inks in limited edition colors have been inspired by the depictions of each god—Ebisu, Daikoku-ten, Bishamon-ten, Benzai-ten, Fuku-roku-ju, Juro-jin and Hotei-son—featured on our centennial commemorative set of Maki-e fountain pens, The Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune.
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In ancient times, Ebisu was worshipped as the god of plentiful fishing, and is now
regarded as the god of happiness and prosperity who makes everything from businesses to crops plentiful. The light blue ink echoes the color of the sparkling sea around the rock on which Ebisu is sitting in the depiction on the fountain pen.
INK-LP-50-EBS
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Daikoku-ten is believed to be the god of riches, as well as happiness, prosperity
and better fortune, who rules food and wealth. The yellow ink echoes the color of the straw rice-bag upon which Daikoku-ten is sitting in the depiction on the fountain pen.
INK-LP-50-DAI
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Bishamon-ten is believed to be the god of steady progress and competition. The red ink echoes the color of the flames emanating from the nimbus that is floating behind him in the depiction on the fountain pen.
INK-LP-50-BIS
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Benzai-ten is unique amongst The Japanese Seven Gods of Good Fortune, in that she is the only goddess. Today, she is worshipped as the goddess of wisdom, and is said bestow fortune in beauty and marriage. The coral pink-colored ink echoes the color of the Benzai-ten's kimono in the depiction on the fountain pen.
INK-LP-50-BEZ
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Fuku-roku-ju takes his name from the three characters that represent Taoism's three virtues, namely having many descendants, health and longevity. Today, Fuku-roku-ju is worshipped as the god of personal virtue. The green ink echoes the color of the turtle on which Fuku-roku-ju is riding in the depiction on the fountain pen.
INK-LP-50-FUR
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Juro-jin is worshipped as the god of longevity, status and wealth. The purple ink echoes the color of the Juro-jin's kimono in the depiction on the fountain pen.
INK-LP-50-JUR
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Hotei-son is worshipped widely as a god of good fortune and matrimonial happiness, and is believed to bestow the gift of children, as well as riches, status and prosperity. The black-green ink echoes the color of Hotei-son's necklace in the depiction on the fountain pen.
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