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Traditional Fragrant Ornaments: A Journey Through Time
From ancient sachets (3000 BCE) mentioned in The Book of Songs to exquisitely crafted metal incense balls of the Tang Dynasty, Chinese fragrant ornaments like sachets (xiāngbāo), perfumed pouches (xiāngnáng), and aromatic pills (xiāngwán) have evolved as symbols of culture, status, and emotion. Early sachets, filled with herbs like mugwort and cloves, served both ritualistic and medicinal purposes, while Tang-era silver incense balls with gyroscopic designs showcased technological ingenuity. By the Ming-Qing period, embroidered silk sachets became romantic tokens, immortalized in Dream of the Red Chamber. Incense pills, refined since the Han Dynasty, blended natural spices like sandalwood and musk into honey-based pearls for smoke-free, lingering aromas. Today, these artifacts bridge ancient elegance and modern wellness, embodying a timeless fusion of art, science, and soul.