Omas Trip of the Phoenix Limited Edition Gold Fountain Pen

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£14,400.00 excluding VAT - £12,000.00

The Chinese Phoenix represents the power and prosperity which were the exclusive attributes of the emperor and empress, the only people allowed to wear the symbol of the Feng.

In its beak, it carries the sacred texts, on its body are written the Five Cardinal Virtues, its song contains the five notes of the Chinese musical scale and its tale has the five primary colours: blue (the East, spring and wood), red (the South, summer and fire), white(the West, autumn, metal), black (the North, winter and water), and yellow (the Center, the emperor and earth). The two yang colours, blue and red, are balanced with the yin colours, white and black. The enamel Phoenix, elegant and proud, which dominates the reservoir of the Omas fountain pen “The Trip of the Phoenix” copies this faithfully.

The body of the pen too, which comes in four versions, offers four of these colours. However, the metal for the finishing changes: the yellow enamel is combined with platinum, the red with gold, the blue with silver, and the white with bronze. On the top there is a beautiful jade of an intense green which recalls the green of the plumage. The highly original clip is inspired by movement and harmony.

The phoenix flies from Greece to China, from the Parthenon skilfully reproduced cap, to the Summer Palace, symbolically miniaturised on the nib, bringing together the Olympics two great civilisations whose influence has been fundamental to the development of humanity. Though geographically distant, they have both given the world wisdom, philosophy, art and innovation.

The small masterpiece comes in a precious wood case, and its production has been entrusted, as always, to craftsmen and artists with unquestioned experience.

Omas Pens are one of the great names in Italian pen manufacturer. Since 1926 they have made luxurious pens with Italian flair and style in Bologna. There are three Icon ranges of Omas pens: the classic Arte Italiana, the elegant Bologna and the innovative 360. They also make peerless limited editions, including the William Shakespeare 450th Anniversary Limited Edition, created in association with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Proud of their craftsmanship, Omas produce virtually everything on their premises. Unfortunately, Omas ceased production in 2016. Stock is available whilst it lasts.

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