Bao Xi, Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu

Bao Xi (包熙) was a Chinese calligrapher active during the Qing dynasty, celebrated for his mastery of xingshu (running script), a fluid and dynamic cursive style bridging formal and fully cursive writing. He produced elegant couplets and scrolls that demonstrated refined brushwork rooted in classical Tang and Song dynasty traditions. His works have appeared in auction house sales as prized examples of Qing literati calligraphic art.