Origin of the Four Treasures of Scholar's House

The Four Treasures of Scholar's House, which refer to four kinds of stationery, namely pen, ink, paper and inkstone, are an important part of traditional Chinese culture. The places of origin of these Four Treasures are also precious places for Chinese cultural heritage. Below, we will reveal the origin of the Four Treasures.

The origin of the pen

The pen is one of the most important of the Four Treasures, and Chinese brushes are world-famous. Chinese brushes have a long history, as early as the Spring and Autumn Period, brushes have appeared. The most famous place of production of Chinese brushes is Xuancheng City in Anhui Province. Xuancheng brush is one of the four famous brushes in China, famous for its delicate, soft and flexible characteristics. If you want to experience the beauty of writing brushes, you must go to Xuancheng to find out more.

Origin of Ink

Ink is another important part of the Four Treasures of the Scholar's House, and Chinese ink is world-famous. Chinese ink can be categorized into two types, _ink and research ink, while _ink refers to the ink made by grinding with _, and research ink refers to the ink made by grinding with an ink stone. The most famous place of _ ink production in China is Henan ink in Henan Province. Henan ink is one of the four most famous inks in China, famous for its rich color, fragrant ink, and not easy to lose color. The most famous place of origin of China's research ink, on the other hand, is Wuliangye in Sichuan Province. Wuliangye is one of the four most famous inkstones in China, famous for its hard texture, beautiful texture, and the ease of rubbing the ink.

Paper Provenance

Paper is the most basic of the Four Treasures of the Study, and Chinese paper is world-famous. Chinese paper can be categorized into Xuan paper, Mao paper, bamboo paper and many other kinds of paper, and the most famous Xuan paper production place in China is Xuancheng city in Anhui province. Xuan paper is one of the four most famous papers in China, famous for its fine texture, high gloss and not easy to be brittle and broken. If you want to experience the softness and smoothness of Xuan paper with your own hands, you must visit Xuancheng to find out more.

Origin of Inkstones

Inkstones are one of the most mysterious of the four treasures of literature, and Chinese inkstones are world-famous. China's inkstone can be divided into Longquan stone, Sheyan, Huangshan stone and other kinds of, and China's most famous inkstone origin, is Shexian County, Anhui Province. Sheyan is one of the four famous inkstones in China, famous for its hard texture, beautiful texture and fragrant ink. If you want to experience the mystery and fragrance of inkstone with your own hands, you must go to Shexian County to find out.