Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers about original Chinese ink paintings and calligraphy: from authentication and traditional mounting to framing, shipping, and display care.

Display, Care & Symbolism

Caring for Chinese ink paintings and understanding traditional subject matter.

Authenticity & How to Tell an Original

How to evaluate whether a Chinese ink painting is an original work, a copy, or a reproduction.

Traditional Chinese Mounting Formats

Chinese paintings are mounted in several traditional formats. Each affects how the work is displayed, shipped, and reframed.

Originals, Framing & Custom Mounting

Shipping, Packaging, Returns