Box and Papers
DANI
INTERNATIONAL CORP. was founded in 1974, and is a privately-held,
independent California corporation. DANITRIO is our division of designing
and manufacturing fine writing instruments & accessories.
Wind-god vs. Thunder-god.
This
writing instrument is the Grand Trio Maki-e F5 has been painted with heart
using various traditional techniques. The Maki-e artists in
Japan
use only the finest genuine Urushi (100% natural lacquer) on ebonite
barrels.
This
is a popular theme for paintings in Japan. The most famous paintings of the
theme were painted by Ogata Korin and Tawaraya Sotatsu on folding screens.
The myth originated from Buddhism. In Japan, the Wind-god is usually painted
naked with a big air bag on his back running in the sky, while Thunder-god
has a face a demon with a belt of Tiger's skin, a big hoop with a string of
drum attached is slung over his shoulder, and a big bat in his hand.
Technique is Shishiai Togidashi Maki-e.
Artist - Koichiro Okazaki
Signature: Kogaku.
Title: Dento Kogei-shi. Born in 1959.
He learnt Maki-e from a master and was recognized with Kao (authorized
monogram) Omote School in 1991 by Kuda Munenori of Sado (Tea ceremony). His
works have been accepted by the National Art Exhibition each year since
then.
