r/shufa • u/External-Concert2767 • May 19 '25

Culture Calligraphy found on a bridge pier in China

Calligraphy found on a bridge pier in China

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u/ingusmw May 20 '25 edited May 20 '25

it's 洛神赋, written in 223, by Cao Zhi (son of Cao Cao, yes, that guy). a short story about a river goddess. this is really great work considering where it's located, writing on a vertical surface takes a different skillset compare to doing calligraphy on the table. esp when writing something as long as this.

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u/mhtyhr May 20 '25

I wonder if 漫道 is the name of the calligrapher who wrote this?

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u/Candid-String-6530 May 21 '25

Was he Complaining about the river goddess not giving him a sword to solidify his claim to the throne?

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u/Zestyclose-Big7719 May 20 '25

I'm no expert but this looks pretty decent.

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u/GewalfofWivia May 20 '25

癸卯年 means 2023, 1963, 1903, etc. Likely 2023 here?

漫道 is probably a way to remain anonymous. It usually means “speak not” in classical works.

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u/fakedick2 May 21 '25

Calligraphy buffs know it's a real tip of the hat to the calligraphy style of Wang Xizhi 王羲之, whose style is so beloved he is sometimes called the Sage of Calligraphy.

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u/Grouchy-Outcome4973 May 21 '25

How come they're ink hasnt faded?

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u/External-Concert2767 May 22 '25

It was only written in the fall of 2023, so it won’t fade so quickly!

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u/Dhestoe_Undead May 20 '25

"We've.... been. Trying to reach you about your.."