A paperweight is something ancient people used to flatten and hold down paper when writing. Nowadays, only calligraphy enthusiasts use them, making it one of the traditional elegant items of the scholar's study.
The four treasures of the Eastern Country's scholar's study—brush, ink, paper, and inkstone—correspond to the four elegant items: brush rack, ink box, paperweight, and water container. Besides their practical value, they also have various artistic and aesthetic values.
The pair of paperweights owned by He Kao is made of pure gold, with each weighing ten pounds, enough to sprain someone's wrist if they're not strong enough. Unless you're writing outdoors on a windy day, most people would never need to use them.
