This fan leaf by Fang Yizhi, a prominent Ming scholar and calligrapher, demonstrates the refined aesthetic of regular script executed in ink on lustrous gold paper. The choice of gold ground creates a luxurious surface that enhances the contrast and visibility of the brushwork while reflecting the literati tradition of creating intimate, precious objects. Fang Yizhi's disciplined hand and scholarly approach to calligraphy exemplify the high standards of accomplishment expected of educated officials during the late Ming period.