{"product_id":"original-running-cursive-calligraphy-artwork-wei-furen-commentary-by-zhang-xiajian","title":"Original Running Cursive Calligraphy Artwork - Wei Furen Commentary by Xiajian Zhang","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis authentic handwritten calligraphy piece is created by contemporary Chinese calligrapher Zhang Xiajian, rendered in the fluid running-cursive (xingcao) script — a classic Chinese brush style that balances legibility with expressive, free-flowing stroke work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCrafted with traditional black ink on handmade xuan (rice) paper, the artwork bears a historic commentary on the calligraphy of Lady Wei (Wei Furen), one of the most celebrated female calligraphers in ancient China.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nEnglish translation of the calligraphy text:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Lady Wei’s calligraphy lacks refined craftsmanship, and its wording carries a vulgar tone — yet it bears the inscription 'composed by imperial command'. The misconstructed character chi (敕) with the li (力) radical, and guan (馆) with the she (舍) radical, are both typical flaws of unrefined folk calligraphy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe piece comes fully framed in standard A3 dimensions, ready to hang. It serves as an elegant cultural accent for studies, offices and living spaces, and a valued collectible for enthusiasts of traditional Chinese brush art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed size: A3 (297 × 420 mm \/ 11.7 × 16.5 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Hand-brushed ink on natural xuan paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFraming: Professional frame with protective clear surface, pre-installed hanging hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EastInkArt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51237645451431,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/7119\/8119\/files\/20260819174650_37_1.jpg?v=1788678734","url":"https:\/\/eastinkart.com\/products\/original-running-cursive-calligraphy-artwork-wei-furen-commentary-by-zhang-xiajian","provider":"EastInkArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}