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English: The writing implements used during the Han dynasty mainly consist of writing brushes, ink pellets, inkstones, slips, binding cords, and slip blades, which are excavated form many archaeological sites and can be seen in Han stone carvings. The latter, in particular, offer a glimpse into the way of writing: a writing brush was held in one hand to write on the slip held in the other hand, and for comfort and convenience, one would likely lean or prostrate over a low table. The majority of Han bound volumes were tied by hemp cords, which could be first written and then bound or vice versa. If first written, sometimes so-called "marked slips" and ink lines on the front or side of the slips were used as points of reference for the cords and aligning the text.