Danitrio Sanjo Bridge of Kyoto Maki-e Takumi Fountain Pen

Danitrio Sanjo Bridge of Kyoto Maki-e Takumi Fountain Pen

SKU: F-61

$5,800.00

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✓ 100% Genuine Urushi

✓ Contains the Maki-E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki-E Art)

✓ Hand-painted by highly-trained Japanese Artisans

The Sanjo Bridge (Sanjō Ōhashi) is a historic bridge spanning the Kamo River on Sanjo-dori (Third Avenue) in central Kyoto. It is best known as the official western terminus of the Tōkaidō and Nakasendō highways, the most important long-distance travel routes during Japan's Edo period.

The pen captures the beauty of this landmark bridge through a richly detailed panorama that unfolds across the barrel and cap. Gracefully dressed figures gather along the historic bridge, creating a lively scene that evokes the charm and atmosphere of a bustling riverside city. Soft blue waters, golden landscapes, and architectural elements blend seamlessly to form a harmonious composition filled with depth and movement. The warm transition from deep crimson tones to luminous gold gives the pen a striking visual presence, while delicate accents add texture and refinement throughout the design. Every angle reveals another fragment of the story, making this fountain pen a captivating celebration of Kyoto’s cultural beauty and historic grandeur.

About Danitrio Takumi Fountain Pen Series:

The Takumi is a Danitrio series. Takumi means "Craft" in Japanese.

Nib Details:

This pen is furnished with an 18k Gold, two-toned #6 nib. What has been described by many Danitrio collectors as the fireball nib is an image of “Kaen-Kohai” which is a flame-shaped halo of “Fudo Myoo” (Acala, the God of Fire). This halo is commonly painted on the back of Japanese Buddhist statues.

An UrushiPen.com representative will contact you to confirm nib tip size preference (fine, medium, broad, or stub) following the placement of the order.

Technical Specification:

Cap Length	68 mm (2.68")
Cap Diameter	18 mm (0.71")
Barrel Length	107 mm (4.21")
Barrel Diameter	16 mm (0.63")
Pen Length (Closed)	147 mm (5.79")
Pen Length (Posted)	Cap does not post
Net Weight	28.4 g (1 oz)
Net Weight (w/ink full)	30 g (1.06 oz)
Filling System	Cartridge/Converter

About the Artisan:

This pen was hand-painted by Masanori Omote (Masanori). Born in 1938. Masanori was awarded the "Dento-Kogei-shi" title in 1994, which an honorary title meaning "master of traditional crafts" and is given only to a select few artisans who have a significant contribution to their craft. He learned Maki-E on commonly used items and often showcases his work at art exhibitions in Japan such as Dento Kogeiten, art-and-craft exhibition established in the 1950's to help foster and pass down the skills of Japanese traditional crafts. In addition to practicing Maki-E, he has also has been a teacher at the Yamanaka Urushi Technical Center. He likes to use different lacquering techniques on the same piece and is inspired by the four seasons. He states that he works very hard on his pieces in hopes that his customers will continue to love his work.

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