The
tradition Chinese scholar spent years studying the ancient
classics and philosophical books .in hopes of
passing the Civil Service Examination(kou-zi). When
one passed the examination, he was allowed to enter
government service to get a official position.
To
a civil person, this is the only key to entrance into a
life of privilege, social status,
politics and aesthetics. When he was
studying, he was surrounded with treasures
that created for scholars in his room.
The
basic tools of the scholar were the four
treasure of the
studybrush, inkstick, paper, and
inkstone. The others were those ink pallet, inkwell, ink box, ink rest, brush washer, brush
holder, brush rest, water dropper, ruler, seal,
scholar rocks, arm rest, paper weight, toggle,
carved item.
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D. painting, two scholars
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D. bamboo brush rest |
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D. bronze brush rest
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