David Oscarson Black Water Snake Fountain Pen - Translucent Grey and Opaque Black Hard Enamel

David Oscarson Black Water Snake Fountain Pen - Translucent Grey and Opaque Black Hard Enamel. The Black Water Snake series is the twentieth David Oscarson limited edition pens, available in three primary colors. The writing instruments are limited to 88 pieces (including fountain pen and rollerball pen). Snake represents rebirth in Chinese mythology. Snake also symbolizes beauty, wisdom, esoteric knowledge and spiritual discovery. The Chinese Snake represents turmoil and transformation as well as opportunity and enthusiasm. The year 2013 was considered to be snake year and also black water year according to the Chinese Astrology Five Element System. The writing instruments come in .925 sterling silver, incorporating multiple levels of diamond-cut guilloche engraving and a combination of translucent and opaque hard enamels. The pen cap is gloriously decorated with Snake inlaid in opaque black hard enamel and water repeats horizontally in high relief around the top of the cap and bottom of the barrel. An attractive design and exceptional writing tool for collectors and writers.