Original Manchu Calligraphy — Hand-Brushed, Matted, Ready for a Standard 11×14 in Frame
A one-of-a-kind original Manchu calligraphy work, hand-brushed in traditional ink on authentic handmade xuan paper and presented in a crisp white mat. Manchu — the script of China's Qing emperors — is mastered today by fewer than one hundred people worldwide, making every hand-written piece both a work of art and a rare survival of a vanishing written tradition.
This is not a print, reproduction, digital artwork, or AI-generated image. Every stroke is written by hand. The artwork in the photographs is the exact piece you will receive — no duplicate will ever be created.
Matted & Ready to Frame — Please Read
- Presented in a white picture mat with an outer size of 11 × 14 inches — a standard US frame size
- Simply slide it into any store-bought 11×14 frame (available at any home goods store) and hang — no custom framing needed
- Mat included; frame NOT included. Frames shown in photos are for display only
- Ships flat in a clear protective sleeve with rigid backing
About the Artist
Yehenara Yulin (叶赫那拉·煜麟) is one of the last practicing masters of Manchu calligraphy — the script of China's Qing emperors, mastered today by fewer than a hundred people worldwide — and one of the very few living artists who can also write Jurchen, its medieval ancestor. A fifth-generation descendant of Empress Dowager Cixi's natal Yehenara clan, he is a member of the China Calligraphers Association and a guest professor at Tsinghua University's Academy of Arts & Design. His works have set personal sale records in China, are held in the permanent collection of the China Painting and Calligraphy Academy, have been broadcast on CCTV, and have been exhibited in Macau. Every piece is brushed, signed, and sealed by the artist personally, and ships direct from his studio in Houston, Texas.
About Xuan Paper
This work is created on traditional handmade Chinese xuan paper (宣纸). Natural surface wrinkles, gentle undulations, and minor texture marks are inherent characteristics of handmade xuan paper — not defects. The matting keeps the work flat and display-ready. By purchasing, you acknowledge these natural paper characteristics.
Shipping
Ships flat and well-protected from Houston, Texas, USA. Free shipping within the US. Combined shipping discounts available — message us before paying for multiple items. International orders via International Shipping.
Returns & Service
Questions about the Manchu script, its meaning, or extra close-up photos? Message us — we love sharing the story behind the work. If anything is wrong with your order, contact us before opening a case and we will make it right.
Custom commissions welcome — a word, name, or blessing in Manchu or Jurchen script, made just for you. Message me anytime.
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