This one‑of‑a‑kind hand‑brushed calligraphy work is created by contemporary Chinese calligrapher Zhang Xiajian, executed in expressive xingcao (running‑cursive) script on textured handmade xuan rice paper, completed with the artist’s authentic red seal stamp.
This piece features a classic ancient poem recounting the historic departure of Jing Ke. Original classical text (Traditional Chinese):
此地別燕丹，壯士發衝冠。昔時人已沒，今日水猶寒。丙午八月張匣劍。
English interpretation:
"Here he parted with Prince Dan of Yan;
The hero’s hair stood up beneath his cap.
Those men of old are long gone,
Yet the river still runs cold today."
Delivered fully framed in A3 size, ready‑to‑hang. A tasteful wall decoration for studies, offices and oriental‑style interiors, and a wonderful collectible for lovers of Chinese history 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