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Ancient Chinese ways to stay cool: Jade cup with gold rim

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This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN
This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN

This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN

This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN
This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN

This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN

This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN
This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN

This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN

This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN
This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN

This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade. /CGTN

Even during summer, the ancients valued both the functionality and beauty of their refreshments. This cup from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is carved from fine Hetian jade and features a delicate band of gold around the rim. The cool, smooth surface of the jade made it ideal for drinking water or light wine in hot seasons. With its transition from ritual to daily use, this cup reflects the elegance of ancient hydration practices.

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