Caran d’Ache YEAR of the DRAGON - 2012 Matching Set #03/10 FP & RB - Solid Gold

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Caran d’Ache YEAR of the DRAGON Matching Set
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According to legend, at one Chinese New Year the Emperor of Jade summoned all the animals in creation to his palace. Only 12 of them responded to the invitation and as a reward, the Emperor gave each of them a year of the Zodiac. The only mythical creature included in the Chinese Zodiac was the Dragon which had several roles, including messenger of the Gods, master of the elements, and guide to human beings. All of the Dragon’s magical powers are wonderfully evoked in the Year of the Dragon 2012 Artiste Collection.  With expertise and excellence, Caran d'Ache creates a tribute to Asian refinement.
The body of the pen, carefully polished by hand then enveloped in soft black lacquer, is surrounded by the sinuous form of the powerful red Dragon.  As guardian of all the Earth's riches, it seizes possession of this Limited Edition, gripping the body with the full force of its five fingers, never to part from it and to protect it with eternal goodwill.
The Chinese lacquering is a masterpiece of craftsmanship - the body of the pen is given several coats, first red then black.  The result is a truly dramatic contrast as the fire-red Dragon seems to explode out of an infinity of intense black.
The Dragon motif appears five times on the body.  With exquisite precision, the dragon is engraved by hand cutting into in the depths of the lacquer to create a striking contrast as the brilliant black is revealed followed by the matt red.  The Dragon appears majestic against the darkness of black lacquer, just like its constellation in the night sky.  The red creature emerges from the somber depths and the delicacy of its lines gives birth to new light.
To draw the Chinese character for the word “Dragon” on this fine writing instrument, Caran d'Ache called on the talents of the contemporary artist, Li Qiang Sheng - originally from Xinhuang in Hunan Province and currently Vice President of the China Pen Drawing Alliance - internationally recognized for his skillful calligraphy and his ability to combine the ancient techniques of writing in Chinese ink with Western culture.
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