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woodylee

<div>Dear All,</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Hope you all had nice Holiday break, and Happy New Year to all.&nbsp; This means LA Pen Show is fast approaching.&nbsp; As before, I will be hosting informal wine tasting party on Sat. Feb. 24th, 7pm and all of you are invited if you are coming to the show.&nbsp; To make sure I have enough wines for everyone, I would appreciate RSVP by email.&nbsp; Looking forward to see many of you. </div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>For this new year I have 3 special pens to share with you, and please do let me know if any of these interest you.&nbsp; When replying, please do not use "reply to all" function as this is going to a group of pen collectors. </div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>I am especially happy to introduce the new AP Limited Edition Maki-e Fountain Pen "Buddha".&nbsp; This is first of the two pens set.&nbsp; I am the first do receive this pen.&nbsp; It is #9 of 18.&nbsp; #9 is a good number as it represent "longevity".&nbsp; The cap depict the Buddha after attained enlightment, the barrel depict Buddha as he conquered evil (before enlightment).&nbsp; The pen is excuted by Master Maki-e Artist, Mr. Masanori Omote, whom is not only the teacher of many well known maki-e artists, but his works can be found in permanent display in Ishikawa Prefecture Art Museum.&nbsp; Retail for the pen is $20,000, and to celebrate the New Year, this pen is $12000 delivered.&nbsp; Only one pen at this price.&nbsp; Purchaser of this pen also entitles you for the accompany 'sister' pen at the same price when it comes out.&nbsp; Techniques used is the most difficult "Shishiai-Togidashi Taka Maki-e".&nbsp; This is the most difficult form and most complicated Maki-e techniques.&nbsp; The whole pen is covered with maki-e with no corners cut.&nbsp; Here are the pictures: </div><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/AP%20Pens/BD7.jpg" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/AP%20Pens/BD7.jpg</a></div><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/AP%20Pens/BD8.jpg" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/AP%20Pens/BD8.jpg</a></div><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/AP%20Pens/BD10.jpg" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/AP%20Pens/BD10.jpg</a>
        </div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Next is the prototype Maki-e by Conway Stewart.&nbsp; In search for their next Maki-e, two prototypes were made.&nbsp; The one you see here with pictures attached bellow has been sold.&nbsp; The one up for sale is exactly the same pattern, BUT with Bokashi-maki, which means with more fine gold powders used for the background.&nbsp; The pen is on the way to me from UK next week, but the picture will give you an idea.&nbsp; The maki-e is hand done by Mr. Koichiro Okazaki.&nbsp; The theme is the peacock feather.&nbsp; Quite exquisite if you are not into fancy Maki-e.&nbsp; Price for this beauty is $3800 delivered.&nbsp; It will come with a letter stating this is a prototype from CS. </div><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Conway%20Stewart/feather1.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Conway%20Stewart/feather1.jpg</a></div><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Conway%20Stewart/feather2.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Conway%20Stewart/feather2.jpg</a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Last, but not least is the Westminster Vermeil.&nbsp; Very stunning quilloche work and right size for your pocket.&nbsp; Retail is $2450, yours for $1600 delivered with US and $1635 via express international.</div><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Conway%20Stewart/cswestminsterv2.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Conway%20Stewart/cswestminsterv2.jpg</a></div><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Conway%20Stewart/cswestminsterv1.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Conway%20Stewart/cswestminsterv1.jpg</a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>lease email with questions.&nbsp; Thanks.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Best</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Kevin</div>

long37

<p>第一只Buddha是这个牌子一贯的风格，没什么出彩的地方。</p><p>两只CS大到是有点意思。喜欢那个莳绘，简单的孔雀毛图案画的很有味道。</p><p>下面那只雕刻的花纹是很漂亮，但是在图片可是看起来象是机器刻的，太浅，没力道。有点浪费。</p>