Copy of Ji Jiu Zhang, Complete Chapter - Main Text 4
Deng Wenyuan’s expansive scroll showcases the 'Zhangcao' (draft cursive) style, where characters flow with a rhythmic energy that balances ancient structure with wild freedom. Originally, the text copied here—the 'Jijiu Zhang' or 'Emergency Chapter'—was a Han dynasty textbook for teaching children characters quickly, essentially the ancient equivalent of flashcards! Written in 1299, this piece highlights Deng's skill in reviving archaic scripts during the Yuan Dynasty, and the red seals on the left tell the story of its journey through centuries of collectors.
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Location: Palace Museum, Beijing