{"product_id":"platinum-3776-hannya-shingyo-fountain-pen-black-maki-e-with-gold-trim","title":"Platinum #3776 Hannya-Shingyo Fountain Pen – Black Maki-e with Gold Trim","description":"A remarkable example of Japanese fountain-pen artistry, the \u003cb\u003ePlatinum #3776 Hannya-Shingyo\u003c\/b\u003e combines the renowned writing performance of the #3776 series with the centuries-old Japanese art of maki-e.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe striking red body is decorated with the Hannya-Shingyo, or Heart Sutra, rendered across the cap and barrel in traditional maki-e technique. The 260 Chinese characters of the Heart Sutra are an especially meaningful subject in Japanese Buddhist art; traditionally, reading or hand-copying the sutra is associated with blessings, protection, and freedom from suffering.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork is created over a resin body using layers of urushi lacquer and gold decoration, producing a richly luminous surface and remarkable depth. Platinum describes its #3776 Maki-e instruments as individually handcrafted, with artists applying layer upon layer of urushi lacquer, gold powder, and other decorative materials.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis unique fountain pen is fitted with an 18K gold Medium (M) nib and gold trim, making it an especially appealing combination for collectors who appreciate both Japanese maki-e artistry and expressive fountain-pen writing.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Platinum\n\u003cbr\u003eModel: #3776 Hannya-Shingyo\n\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Hannya-Shingyo \/ Heart Sutra\n\u003cbr\u003eColor: Black\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Resin body with urushi maki-e lacquer\n\u003cbr\u003eDecoration: Gold maki-e\n\u003cbr\u003eTrim: Gold\n\u003cbr\u003eNib: 18K gold, Medium (M)\u003cbr\u003eFilling System: Cartridge\/Converter\n\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Japan\n\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53907054297382,"sku":"DL3-083","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8573\/6972\/files\/1789758632455_rcdofurws7.jpg?v=1789758993","url":"https:\/\/thepleasureofwriting.sbs\/products\/platinum-3776-hannya-shingyo-fountain-pen-black-maki-e-with-gold-trim","provider":"The Pleasure of Writing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}