Slender Gold Script: Prelude to Water Melody

Prelude to Water Melody is a renowned poem written by the Chinese poet Su Shi during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE). It is considered one of Su Shi's most celebrated works and a masterpiece of classical Chinese poetry.

The poem is known for its lyrical beauty, vivid imagery, and the deep emotions it evokes. It explores themes of transience, the passage of time, and the bittersweet nature of life. The metaphors employed in the poem, such as the moon, wind, and dancing shadows, create a rich tapestry of emotions and imagery.

This calligraphy work is presented in the Slender Gold Style, a distinctive style of Chinese calligraphy that gained prominence during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE). It represents a refined and elegant form of writing characterized by its slender, flowing lines and intricate brushwork.

Full Text

水調歌頭

明月幾時有，把酒問青天。

不知天上宮闕，今夕是何年？

我欲乘風歸去，又恐琼樓玉宇，高處不勝寒。

起舞弄清影，何似在人間。

轉朱閣，低綺戶，照無眠。

不應有恨，何事長向別時圓？

人有悲歡離合，月有陰晴圓缺，此事古難全。

但願人長久，千里共嬋娟。

MATERIALS

Golden Ink on Blue Xuan Paper

SPECS

19.7” x 13.8”, Mounted

PACKAGING

Environment-friendly Carton, Paper

CARE INFO

Handle with Care, Avoid Moisture, Mind Pests

HIGHLIGHTS

Good Composition, Slender Gold Script, Fine Ink & Paper, Aesthetic Appeal