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ARTEX x National Palace Museum

$2,900.00

ARTEX x National Palace Museum | Heart Sutra Fountain Pen Gift Set (Gold)

Taiwanese stationery brand ARTEX finds its core design philosophy in "ART Expression," embracing a diverse range of artistic styles. In 2020, our journey of artistic exploration led us to the National Palace Museum, sparking a wonderful collaboration that blends heritage with modern craftsmanship.

The National Palace Museum houses the world’s most extensive collection of priceless Chinese art, spanning nearly 5,000 years of history. It stands alongside the Louvre in France, the British Museum in the UK, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the USA, and the Hermitage Museum in Russia as one of the top five museums in the world. At ARTEX, we believe art should be an integral part of daily life; the National Palace Museum shares this vision by bringing the beauty of history into our modern existence.

Inspired by Masterpieces

This collection draws creative inspiration from the museum’s curated treasure: "Painting of Exchanging Tea for Calligraphy by Qiu Ying and Heart Sutra by Wen Zhengming" (Ming Dynasty, 1542).

  • Qiu Ying: One of the "Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty," renowned for his masterful brushwork. This painting depicts the scene of Zhao Mengfu writing the Heart Sutra in a pine forest, a legendary encounter where art was exchanged for tea.

  • Design Details:

    • The cover of the calligraphy notebook features a curated segment of this historic painting.

    • The calligraphy practice pages and the intricate laser-engraved Heart Sutra on the pen body are derived from the original handwriting of Wen Zhengming.

Product Features

  • Contents: 1 Heart Sutra fountain pen (equipped with a stainless steel F-nib, 1 ink cartridge, and 1 ink converter), and 1 calligraphy practice set.

  • Calligraphy Set Includes: 1 hardcover storage notebook (featuring Qiu Ying's painting), 1 high-quality print of Wen Zhengming’s original Heart Sutra, and 10 sheets of specialized calligraphy paper.

  • Exquisite Craftsmanship: The pen barrel is fully laser-engraved with the complete text of the Heart Sutra, utilizing the elegant brushstrokes of Wen Zhengming.

  • A Journey Through Time: Immerse yourself in the tranquility of transcribing the Heart Sutra while appreciating the artistic mastery of the Ming Dynasty.

  • Proudly Made in Taiwan: 100% designed, manufactured, and packaged in Taiwan, supporting local craftsmanship and excellence.