Although the calligrapher's identity is not known, the Shichen Bei is one of the important steles from the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). The calligraphy is elegant and harmonious and is carved on both sides of the stone, both of which are included in this rubbing. The stele is now in the Confucius Temple in Qufu, Shandong.

The " " character of the phrase " " in this rubbing is only slightly broken in the upper half. Because this character is partially intact, the rubbing was made during the late Ming and early Qing dynasty.