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MATCHING
PAIR OF SOLID GOLD AND STERLING SILVER ROLLOR BALL
IN A
SINGLE DIGIT AUSPICIOUS NUMBER x/1912
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 our 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.
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
Rabbit
Folktales
both Eastern and Western have always portrayed the Hare or Rabbit to be
quick, witty and nimble.
Chinese
legends associate the "Moon Rabbit" or "Jade Rabbit"
with the elixir of life, naturally, it symbolises longevity. The Chinese
consider the Rabbit as a genius and looks on it as a divine animal. White
Rabbits are omens of good luck and their appearance are a mark of heavenly
approval. To have a Rabbit in one's house naturally invites virtue, prudence
and longevity to all under one roof.
The Rabbit depicted in
Sterling Silver (silver piece) and 18K Solid Gold (gold piece) on the barrel
of the pen reflects the wit and alertness of this divine animal. The special
resin in green represents the abundance of life within the plush greenery as
a sign of longevity.
Made of Sterling Silver
(silver piece) and 18K Solid Gold (gold piece), the Montegrappa's Signature
clip is etched with an oriental style design. To perfectly match this
creation, the-traditional revolving sphere on the clip is made of Jade to
signify wealth and fortune.
Forth in the order of the
Oriental Zodiacal Animals, the Rabbit's astrological characteristics are
illustrated as follows...
Astrological
Characteristics
Of
Rabbit
Order of Animal:
4th
Time ruled by Rabbit:
4th Hour, Mao (0500 to 0700)
Month:
4th Moon
Year.
1903, 1015, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987
Season: Mid Spring
Direction:
East
Western Constellation:
Pisces
Ruling Planet:
Jupiter
Lucky Gemstone:
Chrysolites
Shade:
Yin
Symbol:
Symbol of Longevity with Virtue and Prudence.
Good Points:
Calm, discreet, gentle, reserved.
Gracious and good mannered.
Intelligent, farsighted, very
intuitive and methodical.
Good Memory. Makes wise
counsellor.
Knack for doing business.
Bad Points:
Indecisive, not always fair, moody, touchy, suspicious.
Worldly. Not faithful in love
as he has a taste for sex.
Others:
Will have tranquil life of peace and congeniality. Lucky in business.
Compatibility:
Sheep, Dog, Boar.
Incompatibility:
Cock, Tiger, Horse.
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