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SOLID
GOLD GOLDEN GOAT FOUNTAIN PEN
The collection
Enchanted by
the mysthique of the oriental world, Montegrappa wishes to pay a tribute to
this millenary culture by dedicating to the Chinese astrology its intriguing
Oriental Zodiac collection.
This series
of writing instruments utilizes our unique hand embellished overlays, a
technique perfected with the introduction of their limited editions. The
outstanding features of Montegrappa writing instruments incorporated with
the hand embellished die-cast overlays creates a unique combination of 3
dimensional art with a perfectly balanced writing instrument, an heirloom to
be cherished now and forever.
The fountain
pens of the Oriental Zodiac collection are endowed with the Montegrappa's
celebrated 18K platinum-plated solid gold nib that ensures smooth
effortless. The hand-made ebonite feed provides a regulated and consistent
ink flow. Each fountain pen features a brass construction piston filling
system for a pleasurable writing experience.
Each pen is individually
numbered and is housed in an impressive Chinese style lacquered gift box.
Each instrument comes with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing
defects.
The oriental zodiac is the
oldest in the world. Like Western astrology, it divides all people into 12
personality types that are identified as animals. Oriental astrology is
rooted firmly in the shifting patterns of the life on earth, the seasons,
the weather, and of course, complex oriental philosophy. The fundamentals of
Eastern wisdom are derived from Taoism, which perceives the universe as an
eternal ebb and flow of the two principles of the male and female, otherwise
known as Yin and Yang, represented by the Sun and the Moon.
The oriental astrology has
five elements that are representations of the five visible planets of old,
Water which is ruled by Mercury, Metal ruled by Venus, Fire ruled by Mars,
Wood ruled by Jupiter and Earth ruled by Saturn.
The Sun and Moon are not
regarded as planets because they are the primal forces of Yin and Yang. All
the 12 oriental signs are governed by the five elements.
Thus the Chinese calendar is
based on a 60-year cycle, considering that each element's sign only appears
every 60 years - calculated by multiplying the 12 signs by the five
elements.
As a result of the Yin-Yang
polarity, each element would manifest itself in either a destructive or
constructive manner.
For instance Fire could burn
your house down or be tamed to light your house and give out warmth as well.
The five elements having been doubled in this fashion are known as the ten
element mothers and they gave birth to 12 children.
These 12
children represent the 12 animals of the oriental zodiac, and in sequence
they are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey,
Rooster, Dog and Boar. According to another story, the Buddha asked all the
animals that inhabited the Earth to visit Him to celebrate a Chinese New
Year. Somehow, it seems, His request was not widely circulated and only 12
animals arrived in time for the festivities. In order to honour the animals
that had turned up, He decided it was only fair that they and they alone
should be awarded a year of their own. The oriental astrological system is
based upon lunar cycles. The Chinese year is 12 lunar months. Each lunar
year is ruled by one animal alone.
The Goat
The Goat in
Chinese character preserved the component for Wang the three horizontal
strokes with a vertical cross stroke. This character Wang is a fire from the
earth and denotes the ancient sacrificial animal. It is the emblem of
retired life. The lamb is a symbol of filial piety as it kneels to receive
nourishment from its dame.
The Goat is
often portrayed to be the wisest among the twelve animals. In times of
drought, it is considered as a felicitous animal and is carried in
processions with dancing and music. In ancient China, the Goat as a common
sacrificial animal, was an accepted substitute for the young bull in certain
ceremonies. When sacrificed, it is a memorial of resignation as it dies
without a sound of protest. The Goat embellished in Sterling Silver or 18K
Gold portrays the wisdom and grandeur of this sacrificing animal. The
special resin in amber colour characterises the warmth its coat brings to
one in times of cold and the coolness in times of heat. Made of Sterling
Silver or 18K gold, Montegrappa's signature clip is etched with an oriental
style design. To further embellish this piece of art, the rolling sphere on
the clip is made of agate.
Eighth in the
order of the Oriental Zodiacal Animals, the Goat's astrological
characteristics are illustrated as follows…..
Astrological
Characteristics
of the Goat
Order of Animal: 8
Time ruled by Goat: 8"
Hour, Wei (1300 to 1500)
Month: 8th Moon
Year: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943,
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991
Season: End of Summer
Direction: S30W
Western Constellation: Cancer
Ruling Planet: Moon
Lucky Gemstone: Emerald
Shade: Yin
Symbol: Social Success and
Distinguished Career
Good Points: Easy going,
Sweet, Gentle, Compassionate.
Dislikes Strict Discipline.
Fond of Children and Nature.
Artistic, Creative,
Fashionable. Affectionate.
Bad Points: Easily Overcome
by Emotions, Tiresome Oblique Habit, Pessimistic, Indecisive and
dependent, Not Methodical Troubled Superficial Love and
Off-hand Marriage.
Others: Fantastic Luck, but
need strong loyal friends to lean on.
Compatible: Horse, Pig,
Tiger.
Incompatibility:Rat
Others: Ox, Dog.
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