Stationery Series – Chinese Lacquer Paperweight

The Chinese lacquer paperweight combines the classic and solemn charm of Chinese lacquer with the elegant and upright quality of a paperweight. When gently placed on the paper, it prevents the paper from being flipped over, thus avoiding ink stains. This enables calligraphers and painters to concentrate more intently on their works, allowing them to write or paint with great fluency and ease, just like a dragon and a snake moving gracefully. With a powerful, beautiful, robust and elegant style, one can appreciate the ingenuity and wisdom within. It is comparable to the calligraphy styles of Liu Gongquan (known for his “bone-like” strokes) and Yan Zhenqing (famous for his “muscular” strokes), demonstrating the conveyance of strength even in the tiniest brushstrokes.