Ushering the golden age of the Aztecs via Moctezuma writing instrument
During the reign of Moctezuma, he shaped the image of the Aztec state that we are familiar with today – one rich in culture and mythology. The capital city of Tenochtitlán, today’s Mexico City, blossomed under his rule.
The Montblanc Patron of Art Homage to Moctezuma I Limited Edition 4810 writing instrument features the following characteristics in its craftsmanship that resembles:
- Champagne-tone gold-coated fittings is dedicated to this supreme ruler of one of the most special cultures in world history.
- The overall design is inspired by an "atlatl", an Aztec spear-throwing device.
- The shape of the cone, refined with a hammer finish, is based on an Aztec sacrificial knife with an obsidian blade.
- The lacquer colors – petrol and carmine red – are inspired by the colors of the royal cloak.
- Two hieroglyphs decorating the cap symbolize the years of Moctezuma I's reign.
- The handcrafted Au 750 solid gold nib is adorned with a fine engraving inspired by the Aztec glyph for the city of Tenochtitlán: a three-armed cactus with a royal diadem and two scrolls.