Hanhong refers to the inkstone among the four treasures of the study.
The Four Treasures of the Study refers to the unique calligraphy and painting tools in China, namely pen, ink, paper and inkstone. The name "Four Treasures of the Study" originated from the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The "Summary of the General Catalog of Sikuquanshu" records: "The original biography of "History of the Song Dynasty" is called the Four Books of the Study, which is the same as the original version. You Miao's "Suichutang Bibliography" wrote the "Four Treasures of the Study", and there is also "The Four Treasures of the Study"
According to Hongmai's "She Yan Shuo Postscript", it is said that Jiesu's study genealogy was in Sibaotang, so it was popularly called Sibao. Because it was added to the title of the book, he later became ill. In addition to the four main stationery items of pens, ink, paper, and inkstones, there were also other matching utensils in the ancient study room. It is also an indispensable member of the stationery family. Tu Long of the Ming Dynasty recorded more than 40 kinds of stationery supplies in his "Stationery Yabian", including arm rests, pen holders, pen washers, pen holders, seals, etc.
Seal: Used in calligraphy and painting works, including name seals, idle seals, etc., mostly made of Shoushan stone, Qingtian stone, Chang stone, etc., as well as copper, jade, ivory seals, etc. Pen holder: Also known as pen grid or pen holder, it is used to hold pens. It is often in the shape of a mountain, with a recess for placing pens. It can also be in the shape of people and animals, or the roots and branches of natural old trees.
Since ancient times, the Four Treasures of the Study and calligraphy and painting have had a complementary relationship. Many literati have also given them jade tube, green tube, rabbit hair, inch hair, xuanyu, pine smoke, rare coal, Chusheng, and Xi There are many more good names such as Teng, Hanhong, Mohai, etc. Chinese culture can be said to be broad and profound.