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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Grid lines in medieval Chinese scrolls: Functionality or design?
Medieval manuscript scrolls are often ruled with grid lines to guide the hand of the calligrapher. These lines are a basic feature of most standard Buddhist and Taoist scrolls, which typically have 17 characters per line and 27-28 (or 31) … Continue reading
Posted in archaeology, Chinese writing, Dunhuang, epigraphy, Palaeography, Scribal habits
Tagged functionality, grid lines, layout, Loulan, manuscripts
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