Following the Dragon, the legendary founder of Chinese civilisation, it is now the turn of its brother symbol, the Snake. In fact, the Dragon takes the form of a snake on Earth, and the two are linked together in Chinese astrology. They share intelligence, beauty, knowledge, magic and mystery. In Chinese mythology, the two are civilising divinities who originated human beings and are traditionally shown in the bodies of snakes. Entwined together to become one, they create order on earth and transmit knowledge. To celebrate this myth and demonstrate its admiration for Chinese culture, Caran d’Ache, Maison de Haute Ecriture has created a writing instrument imbued with the aesthetic and spiritual values represented by the Snake.
This exceptional creation is part of a long tradition of rare pieces in the Caran d’Ache Artist Collection. Produced in a few numbered examples and enriched by noble materials, it is a rare, highly precious object. This Limited Edition is a magnificent example of the company’s expertise.
Fountain Pen
Dimensions: closed cap 138.4 mm, without cap 125 mm, cap at the back 160.2 mmPEN BODY
Round brass body covered with glossy black polished Chinese lacquer
Snake’s body in gold plate
Calligraphic depiction of the Snake
“Chinese lacquer” engraved in Chinese on the tip
Ring engraved with Caran d’Ache and Swiss Made logosFOUNTAIN PEN NIB
18-carat yellow gold nib, hand-polished
Available in size M (other nib sizes available upon request)WRITING BLOCK
Gold-plated
Two engraved depictions of the Snake
CAP, CLIP, BUTTON
Cap in glossy black polished Chinese lacquer
Snake’s head depicted in gold plate
Gold-plated clip and button
NUMBERING
Number “xxx/888” engraved on the top of the cap
888: Chinese lucky number and symbol of ultimate balance
CARTRIDGES AND REFILLS
Supplied with two blue ink cartridges
Supplied with a piston pump
PACKAGING
Wooden box covered in glossy, screen-printed black lacquer
Inside holder reversible for one or two pens
Dimensions: 19.5 x 10.2 x 6.8 cm
Weight: 0.73 kg
LEGAL STANDARDS
Swiss Made
PRODUCT REFERENCE
Ref. 5092.037