{"product_id":"cultural-symbol-of-china-four-treasures-of-the-study-english-edition-the-story-of-brush-ink-paper-inkstone","title":"Cultural Symbol of China: Four Treasures of the Study (English Edition): The Story of Brush, Ink, Paper \u0026 Inkstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/d5040412aa072e676f5f4bf789767af2b0e8cc4add65201ee10de69115f33769.jpg?v=1793432073\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor centuries, the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone have been more than mere tools—they are the soul of Chinese art and literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn Chinese culture, a scholar’s finest companions are his “Four Treasures of Study.”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Four Treasures of Study: The Elegant Pursuits of Brushes, Ink, Paper, and Inkstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes you on an evocative journey to uncover the secrets behind these timeless instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%e6%96%87%e6%88%bf%e5%9b%9b%e5%ae%9d\/61570210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reader.thatsbooks.com\/4\/47820\/detail.jspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis beautifully crafted book, part of the esteemed “Chinese Cultural Symbols” series, explores the origins and evolution of the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/opac.cupk.edu.cn\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=4e7a4a4776524732764a6261775a44536d62394a33413d3d\u0026amp;list=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toho-shoten.co.jp\/toho-web\/search\/detail?id=487723\u0026amp;bookType=ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Author Xi Xiaoli draws upon years of on-site research to vividly detail the creation of iconic products like Xuan paper from Jing County and the renowned Hu brushes and Hui ink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%e6%96%87%e6%88%bf%e5%9b%9b%e5%ae%9d\/61570210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purpleculture.net\/cultural-symbol-of-china-four-treasure-of-the-study-p-31695\/index.php\/index.php\/index.php\/#submenu0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHistorical Insights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTrace the “past and present” of these cultural treasures, from their ancient origins to their modern revival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reader.thatsbooks.com\/4\/47820\/detail.jspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.queshu.com\/book\/43785266\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCraftsmanship Unveiled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiscover the exquisite techniques behind authentic products like Duan inkstones and Chengni inkstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%e6%96%87%e6%88%bf%e5%9b%9b%e5%ae%9d\/61570210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purpleculture.net\/cultural-symbol-of-china-four-treasure-of-the-study-p-31695\/index.php\/index.php\/index.php\/#submenu0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLiterati Stories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRelive fascinating anecdotes of historical figures, including the legendary calligrapher Wang Xizhi and the ink-obsessed poet Su Dongpo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purpleculture.net\/cultural-symbol-of-china-four-treasure-of-the-study-p-31695\/index.php\/index.php\/index.php\/#submenu0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.queshu.com\/book\/43785266\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eModern Legacy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplore how the four treasures continue to inspire and are being preserved in today’s world, even showcased at the Shanghai World Expo\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/18a029e9055edfeafb3aa265bc53f337dd89dc75ff02d0be33f633f9096233ab.jpg?v=1793432076\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/7c1195b73e5033b00aeb38408422ee084bbd41b0cee010ff52d11ffd5d73d220.jpg?v=1793432081\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462451388750,"sku":"978-7-5085-4506-6-1249804-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/9c04f5744e749c4e4d79cd0613df4012c3c7da91594ceb967e79b2970f140d57.jpg?v=1793417254","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/cultural-symbol-of-china-four-treasures-of-the-study-english-edition-the-story-of-brush-ink-paper-inkstone","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}