The Four Treasure Of China
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What is the Four Treasures of China?
The Four Treasures of China is some tools used for calligraphy which are usually use to write poems.
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The Four Treasures of China include Paper, Ink, Calligraphy Brush and a Ink Stone.
IS THE PAPER ANY DIFFERENT TO NORMAL PAPER
The paper is not a normal sheet of paper but it is called a Rice Paper. The Rice Paper is a special type of paper which is used for calligraphy. It is also thinner than normal paper.
WHERE DO YOU GET THE INK?
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The ink is basically burned wood in a earthenware mixed with dense ash and a special glue which makes the ink.
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The brush is made out of animal hair which is then attached to a bamboo stink which makes the traditional brush.
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HOW DO YOU MAKE A TRADITIONAL INKSTONE?
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WHEN WAS IT INVENTED?
It was invented around 6000 to 7000 years ago. The earliest inkstone that was made was in the 3rd B.C.
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