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Inscription for Burying a Crane

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Inscription for Burying a Crane
A famous 6th-century stone inscription and calligraphic masterpiece from the Southern Liang dynasty. Originally carved into a cliff on Jiao Hill in Jiangsu, the stones fell into the Yangtze River and were recovered in pieces during the Song and Qing dynasties. It is renowned for its unique style that combines regular and cursive elements, heavily influencing later calligraphers.