May 2018

Katsushika Hokusai’s dragon and fuji scroll painting

The meaning of 「富士越龍図」(Dragon over Mt. Fuji) Hokusai’s later years artwork The great painter and woodblock printmaker Katsushika Hokusai died April 18th, 1849. He was 90 years old at the time. According to the record,  翁 死に臨み大息し 天我をして十年の命を長らわしめば といい 暫くして更に言いて曰く天我をして五年の命を保たしめば 真正の画工となるを得(う)べし と言吃りて死す ‘On his deathbed, he breathed deeply and said “If the heaven let me […]

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Hokusai Manga (Sketch) ukiyo-e book by Katsushika Hokusai

“Hokusai Manga” which influenced Impressionist     The sketch for the pupils but… When Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) was 52 years old, he drew more than 300 sketches at his pupil’s home. And the publisher Eirakudo published the first “Hokusai Manga” in 1814. Though Hokusai intended to show his art technique for his pupils, the book became

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Magoroku Damascus Series knives from Amazon.com

Damascus Series     Back to the page of Kai Magoroku   Damascus Series Damascus Series takes the highest position in Seki Magoroku knives. The blade has 32 stainless steel layers, that you can cut and whet easily and also use a long time.   The handle without any rivets realizes great designability and functionality.       Damascus Small Santoku Knife

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