What is handscroll used for

The handscroll is a long, narrow, horizontal scroll format in East Asia used for calligraphy or paintings. A handscroll usually measures up to several meters in length and around 25–40 cm in height.[2] Handscrolls are generally viewed starting from the right end.[3] This kind of scroll is intended to be read or viewed flat on a table, in sections.[3][4] The format thus allows for the depiction of a continuous narrative or journey.[5] The traditional alternative format in East Asian paintings is the vertical hanging scroll, which is rarely as long.

The handscroll is a long, narrow, horizontal scroll format in East Asia used for calligraphy or paintings.