Wang Xizhi's only original calligraphy was discovered, but the 26-character calligraphy is a world-class national treasure. What does this 26-character calligraphy say?

We are no strangers to Wang Xizhi. He is a famous calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and he is known as the "Book Sage". Among his works, many legendary works were born, one of which is Preface to Lanting Collection, which is the first running script in the world. Unfortunately, The Preface to Lanting Collection now exists in the form of a manuscript, but the only original work of Wang Xizhi has been discovered. Although there are only 26 words, it is a world-class national treasure and well preserved in Japan!

It is estimated that few people know that Wang Xizhi's home was also destroyed by war, that is, there were frequent wars at that time. Wang Xizhi's ancestral grave was destroyed, but he was unable to repair it, so he wrote to express his helplessness and grief. Burial stickers are produced under such a background. Fortunately, it has become the only original work of Wang Xizhi.

Although there are only 26 words in "Funeral Sticker", the words are exquisite, and each word has different characteristics. He is energetic and skilled with a pen, and can write down the whole paragraph in one stroke. Its composition is flexible, powerful and vivid, which is very close to the characteristics of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. Most importantly, when he writes, his feelings change from depression to excitement.

"Mourning Post" has been preserved in Japanese Imperial Palace for over 1000 years. Until 2006, the Sino-Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition was held in Shanghai, which was the first time that modern people directly experienced its infinite charm face to face. Fortunately, this article is well preserved. The whole post is brand new, but the page is a little yellow.

Wang Xizhi is a great calligrapher with great talent. His work "Mourning Sticks" has stood the test of time and amazed many calligraphy lovers at home and abroad. His calligraphy is still our goal.