Painting and calligraphy

Painting and calligraphy works are found in hundreds of stores. There are many kinds of paintings and calligraphy from different artists. It has a long time history and is a very traditional Chinese art works. They vary in age, quality and price with the finest being true works of art. The brushes, ink slabs, ink and paper that were the scholars traditional tools that can be found in most antique shops. One of the best sources is the China Book Store, off the courtyard-parking in East Liulichang.