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2025.06.29 14:34 GMT+8

Ancient Chinese ways to stay cool: Cloisonné enamel ding

Updated 2025.06.29 14:34 GMT+8
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The cloisonné enamel ding was used by the ancient Chinese to stay refreshed during summer. /CGTN

The cloisonné enamel ding was used by the ancient Chinese to stay refreshed during summer. /CGTN

The cloisonné enamel ding was used by the ancient Chinese to stay refreshed during summer. /CGTN

The cloisonné enamel ding was used by the ancient Chinese to stay refreshed during summer. /CGTN

The cloisonné enamel ding was used by the ancient Chinese to stay refreshed during summer. /CGTN

During summer, incense was more than fragrance — it was a way to stay refreshed. This cloisonné enamel ding is modeled after a bronze ritual vessel. The body is decorated with cloisonné enamel in hues of deep greens and blues, featuring lotus scrolls and chrysanthemum patterns. Inside, a bronze liner holds the incense, allowing it to diffuse gently through the air. A refined object of beauty and function, it reflects the height of cloisonné craftsmanship in the Ming Dynasty court.

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