Danitrio Kuzuryu 9 Dragons Maki-E on Gold on Yokozuna Fountain Pen Junikaku they are considered the messenger

they are considered the messenger of the gods

He was recognized with Kao (authorized monogram) by Kuda Munenori of Sado Omote school in 1991

Chinkin is a technique requiring immense dexterity and skill in which the artistan chisels out a pattern on a lacquered surface and then will embed the grooves with gold leaf (gold hammered into thin sheet) and gold powder

it was said that the biwa was Benten's (goddess of music) chosen instrument

Danitrio Kuzuryu 9 Dragons Maki-E on Gold on Yokozuna Fountain Pen Junikaku they are considered the messenger100% Genuine Urushi Contains the Maki E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki E Art) Hand painted by highly trained Japanese Artisans Excerpt from Danitrio: Nine dragons were painted as a part of a design for a kings robe. The Dragon is the king of all legendary animals in both China and Japan. Robes decorated with golden dragons were only allowed to be worn by kings. There are eight visible dragons on the robe, and one is hidden under the lapel. Nobles