Seal Engravers' Society
Seal Engravers' Society is a scenic area in Hangzhou, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 西泠印社
- City
- Hangzhou
- Coordinates
- 30.252792, 120.1354984
About Seal Engravers' Society
Xiling Seal Society was founded in the 30th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1904). It was founded by Ding Fuzhi, Wang Fu'an, Wu Yin, Ye Weiming and other seal engravers from Zhejiang School. Wu Changshuo was the first president. The purpose is to "preserve epigraphy and stone, study seals, and also engage in calligraphy and painting". It is a folk art group that studies seals, calligraphy and painting with the longest history, the highest achievements and the most wide influence at home and abroad. It has the reputation of "the best society in the world". The site of Xiling Seal Society is located at the western foot of Gushan Mountain in the West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, bounded by Baidi in the south, Xiling Bridge in the west, and West Lake in the north.
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