Hand-painted Calligraphy Bookmark with Tassel — Su Shi’s Prelude to Water Melody: “May we live long, and share the beauty of the moon”
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Description:
This handcrafted calligraphy bookmark features the timeless line from Su Shi’s masterpiece Prelude to Water Melody (Shui Diao Ge Tou):
“May we live long,
And share the beauty of the moon across a thousand miles.”
The verse embodies a universal wish for enduring friendship and connection despite physical distance. Handwritten in Kaishu (Regular Script) by artist Li Wei, with a cinnabar seal from Yujian Academy. The golden-speckled background with a red frame and silver tassel conveys festivity, harmony, and timeless grace.
The reverse side is left blank, allowing customization with a laser-engraved message or a friend’s name transliterated into Chinese characters, making it a meaningful and personalized gift.
• Material: Handmade calligraphy on fine bookmark card with tassel
• Script style: Kaishu (Regular Script)
• Size: 18 × 6 cm
• Artist: Li Wei, calligrapher and Cultural Exchange Chair of Yujian Academy
• Customization: Laser engraving available on reverse side (message or name in Chinese)
One-of-a-kind original handwritten calligraphy work. Unframed.