1. It should be said that the four treasures of the study all come from Anhui, namely Xuan paper (Jingxian), Xuanbi (Jingxian/Jingde), Hui ink (Jixi/Jingde), and Xuan inkstone (Jingde), but Because Hubi (Wuxing, Zhejiang) was also famous in history, if we want to say that the three treasures that can be eliminated from Xuanbi are rice paper, Hui ink, and Xuan inkstone.
2. Xuancheng, Anhui Province is the most authentic place of origin of my country’s Four Treasures of Study. It is world-renowned as the “Hometown of China’s Four Treasures of Study”. It produces rice paper (Jingxian) and Xuanbi (Jingxian/Jingde). , Hui ink (Jixi/Jingde) and Xuan inkstone (Jingde) are world-famous and sought after by literati of all ages.
3. If we want to talk about the three treasures, we must exclude Xuan brush, because Hu brush is also famous. The origin of Hu brush is Shanlian Town, Wuxing County, Zhejiang. Hu Brush, also known as Hu Ying, is one of the "Four Treasures of the Study" and is known as "the best among brushes". Chinese writing brushes have a very early origin, and "Hu brush" became famous around the world during the Yuan Dynasty six or seven hundred years ago.
Before the Yuan Dynasty, Xuan writing was the most famous throughout the country. Su Dongpo and Liu Gongquan both liked to use Xuanzhou brush; after the Yuan Dynasty, Xuan brush was gradually replaced by Hu brush. After the reform and opening up, xuanbi became popular again.
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The tools and materials of Chinese calligraphy basically evolved from pens, ink, paper, and inkstones. People usually call them the "Four Treasures of the Study", which is roughly They are said to be four must-have treasures in a scholar's study. Because basically all ancient Chinese literati could write, draw, or both, and they could not do without these four treasures: pen, ink, paper, and inkstone.
The name "study" originated from the Southern and Northern Dynasties in Chinese history (420--589 AD). It specifically refers to the study room of literati, with pens, ink, paper and inkstones used in the study room. , and is known as the "Four Treasures of the Study". In addition to the Four Treasures, the writing utensils include pen holders, pen holders, ink beds, ink cartridges, armrests, pen washers, bookweights, water bottles, water spoons, inkstone drops, inkstone boxes, ink pads, printing boxes, cutters, stamps, Scrolls, etc. are also essential items in the study.
Reference materials Baidu Encyclopedia-Four Treasures of the Study