Collectively known as Four Treasures of the Study. Among them, () in Huzhou, () in Huizhou, () in Xuancheng and () in Duanzhou are world-famous.

In ancient China, Four Treasures of the Study was a symbol to measure a person's status. (Pen), (ink), (paper) and (inkstone) are indispensable stationery for readers, collectively known as Four Treasures of the Study. Among them, Huzhou's (Hubi), Huizhou's (Huimo), Xuancheng's (Xu Anbi) and Duanzhou's (Duanyan) are world-famous.

The tools in China ancient traditional culture are pen, ink, paper and inkstone. The name of Four Treasures of the Study originated in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Historically, what "Four Treasures of the Study" refers to has changed frequently. Four Treasures of the Study in Southern Tang Dynasty refers to Zhuge Bi in Xuancheng, Anhui, Li Tinggui Ink in Huizhou, Chengxin Tang Paper in Huizhou, Anhui, and Weilong inkstone in Wuyuan, Anhui.

Since the Song Dynasty, "Four Treasures of the Study" refers to Xu Anbi (Xuancheng, Anhui), Huimo (Shexian and Huizhou, Anhui), Xuan Paper (Jingxian and Xuancheng, Anhui), (Shexian and Huizhou, Anhui), (Zhuoni, Gansu) and Duanyan (Zhaoqing, Guangdong, formerly known as Duanzhou).

After the Yuan Dynasty, Hubi (Huzhou, Zhejiang) gradually flourished, while Xu Anbi gradually declined. After the reform and opening up, Xu Anbi gradually recovered its vitality.

Anhui Xuancheng is the most authentic place of origin in Four Treasures of the Study, China, and is the world-renowned "hometown of Four Treasures of the Study, China". Xuancheng's Xuan paper (Jingxian), Xuan pen (Jingxian/Jingdezhen), Hui ink (Jixi/Jingdezhen) and Xuan inkstone (Jingdezhen) are world-renowned and sought after by scholars of all ages.

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Four Treasures of the Study:

First, Metaphysics (one of Four Treasures of the Study)

In history, the inkstone made in Xuancheng has long enjoyed a good reputation. The history of making inkstones in Xuancheng began in Han Dynasty, and Xuanyan became one of the famous inkstones in Tang Dynasty. Xuan Shi, comparable to the Weilong stone in Wuyuan, was chosen as xuanyan. Its characteristics are black as paint, non-slip, non-slip and non-ink-repellent, and its shapes can be roughly divided into geometric, copying, conformal and natural shapes.

The prominent feature of Xuanyan's fame is that it is smooth as jade, astringent and shiny. Ancient Xuan Yan was produced in Hongchuan Village, Bai Di Town, Jingde County. Today, this ancient quarry site can still be seen locally. On June, 2065438+2004 19, the awarding ceremony of the honorary title of "China Hometown of Metaphysical Words" was held; On May 9th, Four Treasures of the Study Association of China awarded Jingde County the honorary title of "Hometown of China Xuanyan" with Four Treasures of the Study characteristics.

Second, Xu Anbi (one of Four Treasures of the Study)

Xu Anbi was born in Jingxian County, Anhui Province (originally belonging to Ningguofu, paper was produced by the government in the name of governing Xuancheng, so it was called Xu Anbi), which is one of the four famous pens in China. According to Han Yu's Biography of Mao Ying, in 2023 BC, Meng Tian, a general of the Qin Dynasty, passed through Zhongshan (a mountainous area in Jingxian County, Anhui Province) when he went south. He found that the rabbit was fat and long, so he took bamboo as the tube and made an improved brush on the basis of the original bamboo pen.

It was popular in the Tang and Song Dynasties and had a pen name. After the Yuan Dynasty, tiger skin prevailed and mysterious skin declined. After the reform and opening up, Xu Anbi gradually recovered its vitality. In 2008, Xu Anbi's production skills were listed in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Three, rice paper (one of Four Treasures of the Study)

Xuan paper, a specialty of Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province, is a national geographical indication product. Xuan paper is a unique handicraft in China. It has the characteristics of soft and tough texture, smooth as jade, not decaying and ever-changing Mo Yun. Enjoy the reputation of "Millennium Life Paper" and be known as "National Treasure".

Painting with inscriptions on rice paper, Mo Yun is clear, well-organized, full of backbone, magnificent, thick but not muddy, light but not gray, and its calligraphy and painting are vivid and shiny on paper. In August, 2002, Xuan Paper was awarded the title of National Geographical Indications Protection Product.

Four, Huimo (one of Four Treasures of the Study)

Huimo, a specialty of Huangshan City and Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is a national geographical indication product. Hui ink has the characteristics of falling paper like paint, deep color, lasting color, non-stick paper and pen, rich fragrance and greasy skin. Known as light touch, clean grinding, fragrance, hard as jade, silent research, a bit like paint, and it will last for thousands of years. 20 15 12, Huimo successfully won the title of national geographical indication protection product.