Unrolling this 10-meter-long scroll, over 100 seals emerge like the gears of history, spanning a 700-year legacy—each seal potentially concealing a thrilling tale of collection and preservation. Yuan Dynasty calligrapher Rao Jie’s Calligraphy in Cursive Script stands as a monumental work of both artistic brilliance and historical significance. This handscroll transcribes two literary classics—Han Yu’s Song Meng Dongye Xu (Farewell to Meng Dongye) and Liu Zongyuan’s Zi Ren Zhuan —into dynamic cursive script, showcasing Rao Jie’s extraordinary command of the brush.
As this national treasure takes center stage at Hong Kong Sotheby’s Fine Classical Chinese Paintings Auction on 10 April 2025, we invite you to delve into the rhythmic energy of Rao Jie’s ink, and witness the centuries of culture and legacy carried within every stroke.
