Those qualities began to emerge very clearly during the Han dynasty (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.), when Chinese artisans perfected the manufacture of the basic materials still used by calligraphers today: ...

A Duan inkstone Late Ming - early Qing dynasty 晚明清初 蟲蛀四平硯 available at Stillness in Clouds The Jiansongge Collection on ...

Inkstones have long been a treasured stationery item in China. From literati of old to keen calligraphy enthusiasts of modern times, the inkstone is a common site on desks. They are not just ...

From literati of old to keen calligraphy enthusiasts of modern times, the inkstone is a common site on desks. They are not just receptacles for ink, they are works of art in themselves. She inkstone, ...

From literati of old to keen calligraphy enthusiasts of modern times, the inkstone is a common site on desks. They are not just receptacles for ink, they are works of art in themselves.

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Few things in Chinese culture are more widely misunderstood outside of China than the Chinese language. The Chinese write very differently from us and indeed from all other literate societies in today ...

The Chinese paddlefish belongs to an ancient lineage of paddlefish that has been around for at least 100 million years. But in early 2020, a study concluded that the species has recently gone ...

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Chinese cabbages are available all year, look for fresh, firm heads that feel heavy for their size. Tiny black flecks on the leaves are normal and harmless. Reject heads that look wilted, limp or ...