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Pelikan White Tiger (2000) - Asia Limited Edition
The third release of the Asia Limited Edition was the White Tiger (2000), based on the Chinese White Tiger motif. The White Tiger originated from the ancient Chinese worship of the stars. The White Tiger originally symbolized the seven western constellations of the twenty-eight constellations. It is the Shaoyin (少陰) in the Four Symbols and the metal (金) in the Five Elements. It is the deity of the west and autumn. The White Tiger is the god of war who controls weapons. It has many powers, such as warding off evil, averting disasters, praying for a good harvest, punishing evil and promoting good, making money and getting married.
The barrel is made of solid 24 carat gold-plated 925 sterling silver. The tigers technical drawing for the engraving of the barrel overlay was made by Pelikan Malaysia on the basis of the existing motifs (Pelikan Schreibgeräte). 888 pieces went into production.
White Tiger
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