Zhangzhou Babao Ink Paste was first produced by wei chang’ an during the reugn of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty.It is made from many precious materials,such as pearl,agate,gold leaf and so on.With special procedures,Zhangzhou Babao Ink Paste has eight advantahes:bright-colored,indissoluble in water,never fading,fragrant,not dry in dry climate and not moldy in rainy season,not oily in summer and not frozen in winter.At present,Zhangzhou Babao Ink Paste is well-known and cherished by calligraphers and painter all over the world.