Date: Stele carved in the third year (672) of the Xianheng era, Tang; Rubbing made in the Northern Song (960-1127)

Material: Ink on paper

The Shanghai Museum

• Object Type：
  • CALLIGRAPHY
• Tag：
  • rubbing sacred teachings preface running script album leaf wang xizhi ink paper

Wang Xizhi (303-361), also known by his zi (designated name) Yishao, was a native of Linyi in Langya. He later moved to Shaoxing. Serving as the General of Youjun, Wang was also called "Wang Youjun". Wang Xizhi absorbed the styles of many master calligraphers and led the development of running and cursive scripts. This stele was created by the monk Huairen through the assembly of characters from Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. It was carved in the third year (672) of Xianheng era at the Hongfu Temple in Chang'an. The original stone is now in the Xi'an Beilin Museum. This album is a rubbing made during the Northern Song dynasty.

【Special Exhibition】 Advancing with the Times: The Technique of Rubbing