{"product_id":"1993-pilot-maki-e-gosyoguruma-limited-edition-631-of-1000-fountain-pen-never-inked","title":"RARE 1993 PILOT MAKI-E GOSYOGURUMA LIMITED EDITION 631 OF 1000 FOUNTAIN PEN NEVER INKED","description":"\u003csection data-turn=\"user\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-167\" data-turn-id=\"690ee8d3-7321-4691-9796-cf3bd39e8b01\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-168\" data-turn-id=\"request-69efb557-d81c-83ea-9d1e-0fe6730766e3-38\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"a22061ac-613b-4bf4-bf38-3f1d8153d3ee\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, we are honored to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and highly collectible 1993 Pilot\/Namiki Gosyoguruma (御所車) Limited Edition Fountain Pen (Yukari size), numbered 631 of just 1,000 examples produced worldwide. Preserved in Mint, Never Inked condition, this remarkable writing instrument remains complete with its original wooden presentation case, literature, and original full ink bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown among collectors as the “Marriage of the Crown Prince” pen, the Gosyoguruma is widely regarded as one of the most historically significant and artistically important modern Maki-e fountain pens ever produced by Pilot\/Namiki. The edition was commissioned to commemorate the royal wedding of Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako on June 9, 1993, a landmark event in modern Japanese history. The artwork was executed by the renowned Maki-e master Kyusai Yoshida, later recognized as one of Japan’s National Treasure artisans and now retired from the craft. His signature appears on the pen and is shown in image nine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design centers upon the Gosyoguruma, the ornate Imperial ox-drawn carriage used by members of the Japanese Imperial Court during the Heian Period (794–1192). Long regarded as a symbol of nobility, refinement, and cultural heritage, the carriage serves as the perfect subject for a commemorative work celebrating one of Japan's most important royal ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap and barrel are exquisitely decorated using the traditional Togidashi-Taka Maki-e technique, one of the most sophisticated and labor-intensive forms of Japanese lacquer artistry. Through the meticulous application of urushi lacquer, precious metal powders, and repeated polishing, the artwork achieves extraordinary depth and luminosity. Delicate gold cherry blossoms drift gracefully across the pen while the Imperial carriage is rendered in richly detailed gold and vibrant colored urushi lacquer. The resulting composition is elegant, celebratory, and unmistakably Japanese in its aesthetic character. The craftsmanship displayed throughout this piece represents the pinnacle of modern Namiki artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is nothing short of outstanding. The cap and barrel remain pristine, displaying no wear, blemishes, scratches, cracks, or repairs. The pen presents exactly as it would have when first acquired in 1993 and has never been inked or placed into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with its original 18K solid gold #10 Medium nib, the tipping measures approximately 0.82mm when checked with digital calipers. Like the rest of the pen, the nib remains untouched and uninked, preserving its factory-fresh status for the next steward. The pen measures approximately 5 5\/8 inches capped, with a barrel diameter of 0.46 inches and a weight of 1.17 ounces, providing a comfortable and balanced writing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen utilizes Pilot's cartridge\/converter filling system and includes a CON-70 converter. The converter has been tested with water and operates exactly as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual limitation number, 631, is stamped atop the clip and shown in image ten. With only 1,000 examples produced worldwide, and even fewer surviving today in complete, never-inked condition, the Gosyoguruma has become one of the most sought-after modern Pilot\/Namiki Maki-e fountain pens among serious collectors. Its significance is further recognized by its inclusion in Andreas Lambrou's Fountain Pens of the World (page 413) and Fountain Pens of Japan (page 262), where it is featured as a landmark achievement in modern Japanese pen artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining historical importance, National Treasure-level craftsmanship, extraordinary Maki-e artistry, and exceptional rarity, the Pilot Namiki Gosyoguruma stands among the most desirable commemorative fountain pens ever produced by the company. Opportunities to acquire complete, never-inked examples of this caliber have become increasingly scarce, making this an exceptional addition to any advanced collection of Namiki, Maki-e, or world-class writing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Antique Digger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49141056766260,"sku":null,"price":3211.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/4123\/files\/1993PilotNamikiYukariLimitedEditionGosyogurumaFountainPen1.jpg?v=1780174818","url":"https:\/\/antiquedigger.com\/en-ca\/products\/1993-pilot-maki-e-gosyoguruma-limited-edition-631-of-1000-fountain-pen-never-inked","provider":"Antique Digger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}