Paper is acknowledged as one of the Four Greatest Inventions in ancient China. It was widely believed that paper was invented by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Xuan Paper, a particular form of paper of highest value, was regarded as one of the Four Treasures of the Study.
It is soft, fine-textured, moth resistant and has a high tensile strength. It could maintain the flexibility even after a long period of time. Originally, it was produced in Jing Prefecture of Xuanzhou (Anhui Province) during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The production involved over 10 working procedures and more than 100 processes. Generally, it took a year for the production of Xuan Paper.
Due to the high quality, it was regarded as the king of paper and became the best choice for painting and calligraphy in ancient China.
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