In the long history of Chinese culture, treasures in the study have long been coined. Brush pen, ink, paper and ink slab are the four treasures in the study. Then some auxiliary items appeared and were cherished by the scholars and were called treasures in the study (QINGGONG), they were also called as WENWAN for their elegant style and exquisite craftwork. The materials for WENWAN vary a lot, including rare metals, jades, lacquers, pottery, glass, enamel and bamboo, wood, ivory, horn, etc. Generations of artisans created these wonderful and most admirable crafts according to the quality of a particular material, and with great adroitness and craftsmanship.

This documentary introduced the brush pen, ink, paper and ink slab, and legends related with them, informing the audience about the development, cultural connotation, appreciating value and spiritual significance unique to the oriental culture.