Danitrio Phoenix Bird & Butterflies with Arabesque Maki-E on Hyotan Fountain Pen Kama-nuri Look to the maki-e signature

Look to the maki-e signature on the pen to identify which artisan painted it

from his work

Nobles adjacent to the king were only allowed to wear robes decorated with eight or fewer dragons

Hariya has exhibited his work at prestigious venues including the National Convention of the Japan Traditional Craftsmen Association

Danitrio Phoenix Bird & Butterflies with Arabesque Maki-E on Hyotan Fountain Pen Kama-nuri Look to the maki-e signature100% Genuine Urushi Contains the Maki E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki E Art) Hand painted by highly trained Japanese Artisans The phoenix in Japan reflects a positive meaning (like most cultures). In Japan, it is thought that the phoenix is a symbol of the imperial household and also represents power and strength. Butterflies are a symbol of marriage and longevity. The karakusa (Japanese for "arabesque") is commonly used to represent longevity and