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Metropolitan Museum of Art Hieroglyphic Pen

Metropolitan Museum of Art Hieroglyphic Pen

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The inscriptions on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Hieroglyphs depicting water, birds, a snake, and a jackal, were discovered on a false door belonging to Metjetji, a nobleman who worked in the court of King Unis during ancient Egypt’s 5th Dynasty (circa 2353 — 2323 B.C.E). The square barrel evokes the shape of an obelisk, which were commonly decorated with hieroglyphs describing an important event or pharaoh’s achievement Read More

Write Like an Egyptian

The inscriptions on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Hieroglyphs depicting water, birds, a snake, and a jackal, were discovered on a false door belonging to Metjetji, a nobleman who worked in the court of King Unis during ancient Egypt’s 5th Dynasty (circa 2353 — 2323 B.C.E). The square barrel evokes the shape of an obelisk, which were commonly decorated with hieroglyphs describing an important event or pharaoh’s achievement. Become a modern-day scribe and record your own history and accomplishments with this smooth-writing, fun and unique fountain pen from The Met's Art Pen collection.

Note: This drop is limited to 30 units.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Hieroglyphic Pen
Metropolitan Museum of Art Hieroglyphic Pen
Metropolitan Museum of Art Hieroglyphic Pen

It’s Hip to be Square

The polished black resin barrel is adorned with gold-plated grip section trim, and clip. The four sides of the square barrel and cap are engraved with hieroglyphs and decorated with gold overlay. The gold-plated portion of the German-made stainless steel nib is engraved with the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s iconic logo. Metropolitan Museum of Art fountain pens are compatible with international standard cartridges and the included converter.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Hieroglyphic Pen
Metropolitan Museum of Art Hieroglyphic Pen
Metropolitan Museum of Art Hieroglyphic Pen
Metropolitan Museum of Art Hieroglyphic Pen

Specs

  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Polished black resin body
  • Gold plated trim and hardware
  • Spring-loaded clip
  • German-made, Medium-point nib
  • Nib made from gold-plated stainless steel
  • Length, capped: 5.4 in (13.8 cm)
  • Length, open: 4.8 in (12.2 cm)
  • Length, posted: 6.2 in (15.8 cm)
  • Weight: 1.2 oz (34 g)

Shipping

Estimated ship date is Dec 28, 2016 PT.

Payment will be collected at checkout. After this product run ends, orders will be submitted to the vendor up front, making all orders final.

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