This one‑of‑a‑kind hand‑brushed calligraphy work is created by contemporary calligrapher Zhang Xiajian, rendered in dynamic xingcao (running‑cursive) script on textured handmade xuan rice paper, stamped with the artist’s authentic red seal.
This piece reproduces an ancient dream‑record literary excerpt. Original text in Traditional Chinese:
元祐六年十一月十九日五更，夢數人論《左傳》之訢招之詩，因善語，然未見所以切穆王之心，丙午八月張匣劍書。
English interpretation:
"During the fifth watch of the night, on the nineteenth day of the eleventh lunar month, the sixth year of Yuanyou, I dreamed that several men discussed the poem of Xin Zhao from Zuo Zhuan. They exchanged fine arguments, yet failed to grasp what truly touched King Mu’s heart. Written by Zhang Xiajian in the eighth lunar month of Bing‑wu year."
The artwork arrives fully framed in A3 size, ready‑to‑hang. It is an elegant wall decoration for studies and offices, and a fine collectible for enthusiasts of Chinese classics and traditional brush calligraphy.
Specifications
‑ Framed dimension: A3 (297 × 420 mm / 11.7 × 16.5 inches)
‑ Medium: Original hand‑written ink on textured natural xuan rice paper
‑ Frame: Complete ready‑to‑hang framed artwork