The lotus is the most admired of China¡¯s aquatic flowers, possibly by virtue of its Buddhist associations. There is undoubtedly an unearthly quality about this plant, whose stem grows from the darkest watery depths towards the sun, culminating in a beautifully delicate blossom that floats serenely on the water surface. The lotuses seen in Chinese parks are first germinated in specialized water tanks before being transplanted into ponds. There are specific geomantic rules for the planting of aquatic flowers; lotuses are planted farther from a bank or bridge than the water-lily which, with its small leaves and delicate flowers, is regarded as more aesthetically pleasing from a short distance than its more exotic cousin.
Their beauty aside, ornamental plants and flowers were also imbued with deep philosophical implications as to the fickleness of life. Trees and flowers in the Chinese garden were, in addition to being images of eternal beauty, also envisaged as images of fleeting youth and beauty. One household management book published during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) states: ¡°A flower grows for an entire year but is admired for just 10 days.¡±
Yi Cheng Trading is proud to bring you this beautiful lotus Fountain Pen measuring 13.6cm by 1.1cm in thickness. This fine stainless nib pen comes with an aeromatic ink pump and bear the picture of a lotus on its cap .Admire this pen as an art, as images of youth and beauty¡¡.
