Introduction

The Iznik Garden 1.15 Pencil by Retro 51 reproduces two stone paste dishes in The Met collection and originally crafted in the Turkish town of Iznik, which was renowned for its pottery workshops. The floral and bird themes featured on the original plates were pervasive decorative elements on 16th- and 17th-century Iznik creations. These writing instruments have been carefully recreated with the images silkscreened onto the metal barrels of the Tornado 1.15 mm pencil that are finished with polished chrome trim. They are loaded in The Met licensed packaging tube that doubles as a pen stand when it’s not in use

Retro 51 Tornado Metropolitan Iznik Garden 1.15 mm Pencil Specifications

• Edition: Open numbered edition. Each piece is numbered but not limited to a particular number of total pieces in this edition.
• Finish: Matte clear coat with printed details depicting two birds among flowering plants
• Trim: Polished Chrome
• Edition number engraved on the top ring
• Twist-Top 1.15 mm Pencil with Pink Eraser
• Metropolitan Logo printed on the top disc
• Pen Length: 5 in. / 125mm
• Pen Barrel Diameter: 0.45 in. / 12mm
• The Met – Retro51 Packaging Tube