Toyohina Tomimoto was a popular geisha during the 1700, whose beauty and prowess in performing the shamisen made her a much sought-after celebrity. She was a favorite subject of many ukiyo-e artists including Kitagawa Utamaro, who interpreted her likeness on okubi-e, or ukiyo-e that features a close-up portrait. Titled “The Geisha Tomimoto Toyohina”, she’s seen wearing ageboshi, a headdress worn by fashionable women to keep their oiled hairstyles safe from dust and wind. 

This piece was interpreted by Kokkokai artisans on the Namiki Ukiyo-e Toyohina Tomimoto fountain pen. Made using hira maki-e that highlight flat artwork dusted with gold, it’s a beautiful addition to any Japanese pen collection. 

We have for sale a brand new Namiki Ukiyo-e Toyohina Tomimoto with a 14-karat gold nib in M. It comes complete with its box and papers. 

Length capped: 14.7 cm.
Length uncapped: 13.0 cm.