This is Dark Gold Floral Cover Qiu Sheng Fu, a thread-bound fatie book for working through classical calligraphy models. It feels right in the hand: soft cover, stitched spine, pages that turn easily. Qiu Sheng Fu and Zhao Mengfu give the pages their character; as a Chinese calligraphy practice book, it's built for use. The red seal detail gives the pages an old-book charm. Made to be opened, not just owned.
Page after page, dark gold floral cover and peony keep the rhythm gentle. Legible jade figurine and generous spacing make it a calligraphy copybook for beginners you'll return to. Styling in the photo includes jade figurine; a simple, tasteful touch. The overall feeling is scholarly and unhurried. Touches of Zhao Mengfu give the eye a rest between characters.
A steady teacher in book form. On the desk or the shelf, it earns its keep. Anyone working through the classical models needs books like this. End of story: Dark Gold Floral Cover Qiu Sheng Fu is the classical Chinese text practice book your study was missing. Open it and begin.