The four treasures of the scholar room (whom catch sibao; Long characters abbreviations were in traditional China the articles, which a scholar needed for writing and painting. They are the most important tools, with which it implements its activity.

Brush (bi Brushes are made of fine Tierhaar. The pliancy of the brush point is their most important characteristic.

Bar india ink (mo The three materials most frequently used for the production of the india ink are soot of Pinien, oil and lacquer. Good india ink does not have a smooth surface, is and sticks. Their black color is without turbidity.

Reibstein (yan India ink is pressed into oblong pins. These pins are rubbed on Reibstein with water, until the desired color degree is reached. The stone must have a fine surface, in order not to grind the india ink too roughly and not to damage the bristles of the brush.

Paper (zhi The most famous Chinese paper is Xuanzhi. This hand-made paper is soft and has the correct absorbency for Kalligrafie and painting.

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Chinese Kalligrafie - Chinese painting

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