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Title
Sheng Xuan Paper (生宣紙）
Subject
Chinese Calligraphy
Writing Tools
Calligraphy Tools
Paper
Rice Paper
Description
Sheng Xuan is a type of Xuan paper that is usually not processed, and has high ink absorbance abilities and has high flexibility. It is difficult for beginners to use Sheng Xuan paper because the ink is absorbed quickly, causing it to blur. Sheng Xuan Paper is often used for Xieyi (寫意) - a traditional type of Chinese painting - as well as writing scripts like semi-cursive (行書) and cursive (草書) (which usually have more flexibility and personal style).
Date
Tang Dynasty
Relation
Xuan Paper (宣紙）
Shu Xuan Paper (熟宣紙）
Mao Bian Paper (毛邊紙)
Format
Qing Tan Bark (青檀樹皮）
Rice Straw (沙田稻草）
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
shengxuanpaper
Spatial Coverage
Xuan paper was first mentioned in the ancient Chinese book "New Book of Tang" (新唐書). It was originally produced in the Tang dynasty in Jing County, which was under the jurisdiction of Xuan Prefecture (Xuanzhou), hence the name Xuan paper.
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Item Relations
| Item: Mao Bian Paper (毛邊紙） | Relation | This Item |