Nakaya Long Cigar Hannya Shinkyo Aka
This Nakaya Long Cigar shows the text to the Hannya Sinkyo, or Heart Sutra, under a layer of dark amber urushi lacquer. As time goes by the lacquer will become more transparent and the characters will become brighter.
Of Buddhist texts the Heart Sutra is most highly regarded. This is the text that challenges the existence of form and of time.
The Heart Sutra has been translated many times and exists in many forms. It is more than a thousand years old and has been chanted daily by monks in many Asian countries.
This Sutra makes use of contradictions that belie achievement in favor of understanding. It is a contemplation of the void.
The calligraphy used here is beautifully executed, active and full of life.
Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.
We also have another example of this sutra engraved on a Sailor pen, the Sailor Hannya Shinkyo.
Measurements & Specifications
| Cap Type | Threaded |
| Closed Length | 6.6" |
| Postable | Postable With Caution |
| Posted Length | 8.1" |
| Barrel Length | 4.8" |
| Section Diameter | 0.4" |
| Cartridge Capacity | 1.5 ml |
| Converter Capacity | 0.5 ml |
| Ink Capacity | 1.5 ml |
| Filling System | Cartridge-Converter |
| Pen Weight | 23.1 g |
| Barrel Diameter | 0.6 |
