Rare 81-year-old Chinese calligraphy scroll resurfaces and sells for $22.6 million

A rare calligraphy scroll by Yu Shinan, a Tang dynasty calligrapher, resurfaces after 81 years and sells for $22.6 million at auction in Hong Kong, offering a glimpse into the lost art of early Tang dynasty calligraphy.

Why it matters. The scroll provides insight into the lost art of early Tang dynasty calligraphy and its significance in Chinese cultural heritage.