The Limited Edition Dragon: an imperial myth

Kuala Lumpur 2009 – Caran d’Ache, Maison de Haute Ecriture, announces its new Limited Edition, “Dragon” created in collaboration with the Swiss jeweller, Edouard Jud. It is a unique collector’s piece and its decoration, based on the image of a dragon, is an enchanting combination of strength and delicacy.

An Angel of the Orient, the Dragon has magical and spiritual powers. It takes the form of a gigantic serpent with scales and a tail similar to a fish, as well as powerful talons. The number of its claws indicates its strength.

Caran d’Ache expertise and craftsmanship have created a pen that will delight all lovers of rare and beautiful objects. This Limited Edition has been specially produced as a tribute to China.

The bright red lacquer of the 88 Dragon fountain pens and 88 roller pens is a sign of life and renaissance. These 88 pieces of art, a poem of praise for China, refer to the number 8, the Chinese symbol of equilibrium and good fortune.

While the Dragon designates the Emperor, the Pearl designates the wisdom of the leader, the perfection of his thoughts and his instructions.

The decoration is an elegant design in rhodium-coated solid silver. It represents a five-clawed dragon, symbol of the almighty emperor. The cap and body of the pen are each decorated with two dragons and another five can be found engraved on the writing block. In total, nine dragons embellish this Limited Edition, the number 9 being the symbol of absolute perfection. The lotus flower, the temple and a cherry tree are also presented in delicate sculptures. The wisdom of the leader is represented by another delicate touch which is the Akoya pearl that adorns the top of the cap.

For the most demanding, lovers of precious objects, Caran d’Ache has decided to create 10 exclusive fountain pens and 10 exclusive roller pens with a special finishing. Made of solid gold, set with nine diamonds and decorated with five pearls, these pieces embody the whole craftsmanship excellence.

Unique, infinitely precious pieces, the Dragon Limited Editions are presented in a special black lacquered wooden box.

Technical data
Limited Edition 800 solid silver

• Part of the famous Artiste Collection by Caran d’Ache, the Limited Edition Dragon is available in 88 fountain pens and 88 roller pens
• Manufactured according to the rigorous Swiss-Made quality standards
• 18 ct. solid gold rhodium-coated nib
• Sculpture of rhodium-coated 800 solid silver laid onto a body of red lacquer
• Top of the cap adorned with an Akoya pearl
• Writing block engraved with five dragons
• In total, nine dragons represented on the writing instruments (the number 9 being the symbol of absolute perfection)
• The pen’s ring carries the Caran d’Ache logo together with the number and the master craftsman’s mark which guarantee the origin and certification of the pieces.
• Each piece guaranteed for life

Available at specialist writing instrument shops.

Limited Edition solid gold

• Part of the famous Artiste Collection by Caran d’Ache, the Limited Edition Dragon is available in 10 fountain pens and 10 roller pens
• Manufactured according to the rigorous Swiss-Made quality standards
• 18 ct. solid gold nib
• Sculpture of solid gold laid onto a body of red lacquer
• Body and cap set with nine diamonds and decorated with five pearls
• Top of the cap adorned with an Akoya pearl
• Writing block engraved with five dragons
• In total, nine dragons represented on the writing instruments (the number 9 being the symbol of absolute perfection)
• The pen’s ring carries the Caran d’Ache logo together with the number and the master craftsman’s mark which guarantee the origin and certification of the pieces.
• Each piece guaranteed for life

Available at specialist writing instrument shops KS Gill, Pen Gallery and Caran d’Ache boutique @ Pavilion KL.

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