Calligraphy Set 2 Brushes 7 x 5.5 Inches

9 Piece Large Chinese Calligraphy Set in its own storage box. Wonderful boxed set of calligraphy implements contains nine pieces.

Inside box is lined with silk fabric. Little paint pot is made of blue and white ceramic with dragon design. Heavy stone mixing palette. Set includes full size Chinese bamboo brushes with fine bristles. Altogether, a very unique and beautiful set.

Chinese calligraphy (Brush calligraphy) is an art unique to Asian cultures. Shu (calligraphy), Hua (painting), Qin (a string musical instrument), and Qi (a strategic boardgame) are the four basic skills and disciplines of the Chinese literati.

Regarded as the most abstract and sublime form of art in Chinese culture, "Shu Fa" (calligraphy) is often thought to be most revealing of one's personality. During the imperial era, calligraphy was used as an important criterion for selection of executives to the Imperial court. Unlike other visual art techniques, all calligraphy strokes are permanent and incorrigible, demanding careful planning and confident execution. Such are the skills required for an administrator / executive. While one has to conform to the defined structure of words, the expression can be extremely creative. To exercise humanistic imagination and touch under the faceless laws and regulations is also a virtue well appreciated.