The Master of the Tactile Stroke In the storied annals of the Qing Dynasty, few figures command as much intrigue and sensory fascination as Gao Qipei. Born in 1660 to a distinguished Manchu military family in Tieling, his life was initially defined by the rigid structures of imperial service. As an official who rose to the esteemed rank of vice minister within the Ministry of Justice, Gao moved through the corridors of power in southe…