The mark of a master artisan is transforming a mundane object into a breathtaking work of art. This selection of pens is ready to inspire soaring essays and great novels or simply make preparing the weekly grocery list a lot more enjoyable. A Mythically Marvelous Pen Cartier Dragon Décor Pen $174,000 Inspired by traditional Chinese design, a glittering, bejeweled gold dragon wraps around the burgundy cap, which is accented by clouds and dazzling emeralds, one more of which is set at the tip of the clip. The body features tastefully alternating bands of black and gold, enhanced with tiny diamonds at the base. Marbled Masterstroke Visconti Il Magnifico Black Marble Fountain Pen $2,381 Inspired by the marble artworks of Renaissance ruler Lorenzo de’ Medici, black Portoro marble with gold veins from Italy’s La Spezia Province is used for the barrel to complement the aged bronze cap and trim. Journey to …