noun
four treasures of the study
Refers to the brush, ink, inkstone, and paper as the essential tools of East Asian calligraphy and painting. Often used in cultural or historical contexts.
文房四宝は書道に欠かせない道具です。
The four treasures of the study are indispensable tools for calligraphy.
祖父は文房四宝を大
My grandfather treasured his four treasures of the study.