Paperweight

I was already learning Japanese calligraphy at the age of seven. It was one of the first things I made my own decision to learn it. I think I did in the course of nature, because my sister had learnt and also my grandfather had often practised at his home. When you do Japanese calligraphy, you need a paperweight to hold the paper in place.

One day, my grandfather found this lovely paperweight somewhere, and gave it to me and my sister. It is not a calligraphy tool, but he liked it. Since then, it has became my treasure. Every time I see, touch and hold, I remember my grandfather.