The Ming and Qing literati were fond of collecting antiques and calligraphy, classic lutes, censers, armrests, paper weights, tea wares and etc. could also be found in the study.

• 明清时代文人喜好室内外补壁和在案头陈设清玩，诸如书画、古琴、香炉、臂搁、镇纸、茶具等，都是常备之物。