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Can you identify all the Four Treasures of the Study in Chinese calligraphy trivia?

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Medium

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2/q

The Wenfang Sibao demands more than just a steady hand. From the absorbent surfaces of Xuan paper to the stiff wolf hair needed for precise control, every choice matters. Can you name the resin burned for lampblack or identify which era turned Clerical Script into the official standard?

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