Bamboo Slip-Three Character Classic Featured

Bamboo slip is a writing material that was initially used in ancient times in China, from the Zhou Dynasty and Warring States Period to the Wei and the Jin Dynasties. It was used most widely in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. By about the 4th century, paper was already used extensively and replaced Bamboo slip as the primary writing material. To form a bamboo slip, an article is written with a brush on several long, narrow, pared slices of bamboo. Only one line of words is written on each slice. The slices are then tied together to form what is called the "bamboo slip." This book form was typically used for writing essays. Nowadays, bamboo slip written with Three Character Classic has a high artistic and decorative value, so it is an excellent choice to be a collection or present. Sanzi jing, usually translated as the Three Character Classic, has been a required text for all Chinese children. Kids would recite it as a group, accompanied with the swaying of the body to give it a proper rhythm. It was written in the thirteenth century and usually attributed to Wang Yinglin (1223-1296), a renowned Confucian scholar. The "poem" consists of a series of couplets of three characters. The complete text is less than 1200 characters but in that limited space it manages to enumerate all of the salient features of the Confucian tradition. Children were required to memorize it, much as a Catholic Catechism might be, even before they could read and write.The text is broken down into five paragraphs, as follows:
Paragraph 1 states the basic belief in the inherent goodness of mankind, the importance of education, filial piety, and family and social relationships.
Paragraph 2 provides a roadmap to the Confucian Classics.
Paragraph 3 lists the dynastic history of China. The text was updated multiple times to bring it up to date and suit current sensibilities. This particular version ends with the Qing dynasty.
Paragraph 4 lists exemplary Confucian behavior.
Paragraph 5 serves as closing statement and exhortation to the student to study hard.

Material: Bamboo

Dimensions: 30"1/2Lx7"7/8W

Preparation Time: 2-3 working day

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