Li Shutong (188 1 year-1942) was born in Changzhou, Jiangsu. He was a famous writer, collector, educator and calligrapher in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. He used to be a professor of Chinese Department in Peking University, and was known as a "gifted scholar in Southern Dynasties and Song Dynasty". His calligraphy style is calm, dignified and solemn, which is known as "Li's calligraphy style" and is deeply loved and respected by calligraphy lovers.
Beijing rosewood museum is located in Jingshan park outside the north gate of the Forbidden City in Xicheng District, Beijing. It is a museum that mainly displays China's ancient cultural heritage and fine arts. On the wall of the Red Sandalwood Museum, Mr. Li Shutong's inscription "Red Sandalwood" is written in seal script, which is dignified and atmospheric, implies lofty ideals and gives people a magnificent visual experience.
In addition to his outstanding achievements in calligraphy, Mr. Li Shutong's collection is also very extensive and rich, with many precious cultural relics, calligraphy and paintings and ancient books, and he is the best among collectors. He once owned some famous rubbings and inscriptions for academic research and appreciation. Li Shutong's artistic attainments and contributions have left an important mark on the development of China culture.