A fabulous early 20th Century hand carved stone pen box with intricate decoration interspersed with climbing frogs amongst flowering bullrushes exhibiting exquisite detail and fine colours

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Width: 27 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1910

Materials: Carved Stone

SKU: 8828

ABOUT

Name: "Oriental Pen Box"
SKU: 371969

Pen Box and Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy is the writing of Chinese characters as an art form, combining purely visual art and interpretation of the literary meaning. This type of expression has been widely practiced in China and has been generally held in high esteem across East Asia. Calligraphy is considered one of the four most-sought skills and hobbies of ancient Chinese literati, along with playing stringed musical instruments, the board game "Go", and painting. There are some general standardizations of the various styles of calligraphy in this tradition. Chinese calligraphy and ink and wash painting are closely related: they are accomplished using similar tools and techniques, and have a long history of shared artistry. Distinguishing features of Chinese painting and calligraphy include an emphasis on motion charged with dynamic life. According to Stanley-Baker, "Calligraphy is sheer life experienced through energy in motion that is registered as traces on silk or paper, with time and rhythm in shifting space its main ingredients."[1] Calligraphy has also led to the development of many forms of art in China, including seal carving, ornate paperweights, and inkstones.