Collection of Famous Chinese Calligraphic Work through the Ages

A specimen of handwritings of famous master calligraphers compiled by Jingmyeong Mun (1470-1559), a calligrapher of Ming dynasty, in 1560 (Year 15 of Myeongjong of Joseon). The first version consists of 10 volumes but in 1520 it became a complete set of 12 volumes. The famous original woodprint was called Damnuktak, but after a fire, it was changed into a stone printing. Calligraphic works of Jin, Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming dynasty are compiled and at the end, Jinmyeong Mun’s work was added. Jangseogak version is a model version with a delicate carving skill and is a very old and excellent copy. With Baekmu family stamp and Yiwangadoseo stamp, we could see that it was owned by the royal family.