According to legend, on one particular New Year, the Emperor of Jade summoned all the animals in creation to a mysterious meeting, promising them a special reward. Only 12 animals responded to the invitation. The Emperor then gave each of the twelve a year of their own, numbered in the order of their arrival, and that year would carry their name forever. The fifth sign is the Dragon, the only mythological animal to be included in the Chinese zodiac.
2012 will be the year of the Dragon, the legendary founder of Chinese civilisation, guardian of the elements across the successive dynasties, and symbol of perseverance and success. To celebrate this year and confirm its admiration for Chinese culture, Caran d’Ache, Maison de Haute Ecriture, has created a new, prestigious writing instrument with a powerful character and full of positive virtues.
Fountain Pen
Dimensions: closed cap 138.4 mm, without cap 125 mm, cap at the back 160.2 mmPEN BODY
Round brass body covered with glossy black polished Chinese lacquer
Dragon’s body in mat red Chinese lacquer
Calligraphic depiction of the Dragon made by Mr Li Qiang Sheng
“Chinese lacquer” engraved in Chinese on the tip
Ring engraved with Caran d’Ache and Swiss Made logosFOUNTAIN PEN NIB
18-carat yellow gold nib, hand-polished
Available in size M (other nib sizes available upon request)WRITING BLOCK
Gold-plated
Five engraved depictions of the DragonCAP, CLIP, BUTTON
Cap in glossy black polished Chinese lacquer
Dragon’s head depicted in mat red Chinese lacquer
Gold-plated clip and button
NUMBERING
Number “xxx/888” engraved on the top of the cap
888: Chinese lucky number and symbol of ultimate balance
CARTRIDGES AND REFILLS
Supplied with two blue ink cartridges
Supplied with a piston pump
PACKAGING
Wooden box covered in glossy, screen-printed black lacquer
Inside holder reversible for one or two pens
Dimensions: 19.5 x 10.2 x 6.8 cm
Weight: 0.73 kg
LEGAL STANDARDS
Swiss Made
PRODUCT REFERENCE
Ref. 5092.036
