Danitrio With Birds and Flowers Maki-E on Hyotan Fountain Pen100% Genuine Urushi Contains the Maki E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki E Art) Hand painted by highly trained Japanese Artisans Birds and flowers are commonly depicted in Japan together to showcase the beauty of nature. It was believed to be introduced in Japan in the 14th century and was likely inspired by China's birds and flowers paintings conceived around the 10th century. This pen has a tame nuri style finish revealing bluish green undertones.