Silver paint imitation ring

[Silver color paint imitation ring]

Silver color paint imitation ring, late Qing Dynasty, 19.8 cm long, 12.2 cm wide, 2.3 cm high. The old collection of the Qing Palace
It is made of imitation silver, decorated with painted flower and leaf patterns, and its color is fresh and bright. It is used by Puyi to practice calligraphy when he was young
The imitation circle is a tool used by the ancients to press paper and regulate the font size when learning to write. It also has the function of a ruler and a ruler. In ancient China, imitation rings were made of wood, copper, silver and other materials, of which metal imitation rings were more common. In the Qing Dynasty, the royal family had a high demand on the prince’s calligraphy. Since childhood, well-written calligraphy became a compulsory course for every emperor. Therefore, the imitation circle was a necessary learning tool for every prince to write