This 17th century fan leaf by Dai Mingyue showcases calligraphy executed in running script, a fluid and semi-cursive style that emphasizes dynamic brushwork and personal expression. The artist's ink strokes are rendered on luxurious gold paper, a precious ground that would have been reserved for esteemed works and demonstrated the patron's refined taste and wealth. The intimate scale of the fan format, combined with the virtuosic handling of the brush, exemplifies the scholar amateur tradition of Chinese literati painting and calligraphy during the Ming period.