{"product_id":"danitrio-takasago-noh-play-maki-e-on-hyotan-fountain-pen","title":"Danitrio Takasago Noh Play Maki-e on Hyotan Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Genuine Urushi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Hand-painted by highly-trained Japanese Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe pen presents a captivating scene inspired by the classic Japanese Noh play \u003cem data-end=\"142\" data-start=\"132\"\u003eTakasago\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring elegantly robed figures that gracefully wrap around the barrel and cap. Rich black surfaces are enlivened by sweeping clouds of gold accents, creating a sense of movement and depth from every viewing angle. Delicate geometric patterns and flowing garments lend the design a refined balance between tradition, symbolism, and visual harmony. The distinctive Hyotan silhouette enhances the artwork’s presence, giving the pen a sculptural character that feels both substantial and graceful in hand. Every turn reveals new details, making this fountain pen a striking celebration of Japanese artistry and storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Danitrio Hyotan Fountain Pen Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hyotan in Japanese means \"Gourd\" or \"Calabash\", which is a fruit that can sometimes come in an hourglass shape. This series of pen does come in the hourglass shape; in the US, collectors of Danitrio pens have coined it the Mae West, one of the biggest Hollywood stars in the twentieth century known for her hourglass figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/1932\/7111\/files\/Danitrio-number-6-nib-writing-sample_480x480.png?v=1590866890\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/1932\/7111\/files\/N-1000_No_6_Danitrio_Nib_160x160.png?v=1586145028\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cspan\u003eof “Kaen-Kohai” which is a flame-shaped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ehalo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of “Fudo Myoo” (Acala, the God of Fire). This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ehalo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is commonly painted on the back of Japanese Buddhist statues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn UrushiPen.com representative will contact you to confirm nib tip size preference (fine, medium, broad, or stub) following the placement of the order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 mm (2.56\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 mm (0.83\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 mm (4.33\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 mm (0.75\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePen Length (Closed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e147 mm (5.79\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePen Length (Posted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap does not post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.5 g (1.25 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight (w\/ink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.2 g (1.31 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilling System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\/Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout the Artisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"251\" width=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/1932\/7111\/files\/Masamune_Hakusan_Taniguchi_Danitrio_UrushiPen_Pen_480x480.png?v=1618879787\" alt=\"Masamune Hakusan Taniguchi Danitrio Artist\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen was hand-painted by Hakuzan Taniguchi (Masamune). Born in 1959. Inspired by his father who painted urushi himself, he aspired to one day be a maki-e artisan. He is recognized by the Japanese Government as a Dento Kogei-shi, 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. Many of his Maki-E works have been accepted and rewarded at national art exhibitions. He was an apprentice of Masanori Omote (another Danitrio artisan). In addition to pens, he applies a lot of his maki-e techniques to tea ceremony items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danitrio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49206193062040,"sku":"F-4","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/1932\/7111\/files\/F-4-Danitrio-Takasago-Noh-Play-Maki-e-on-Hyotan-Fountain-Pen-closed-1.png?v=1780984656","url":"https:\/\/www.urushipen.com\/products\/danitrio-takasago-noh-play-maki-e-on-hyotan-fountain-pen","provider":"UrushiPen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}