A Set of Chinese Hand prints BaoDing IRON Balls W/ Musical Chime, Crane and Pine

Description

You are buying a set of Chinese BaoDing iron balls.Hand printed cranes and pine tree pictures.
Chinese IRON BALLS have long been famed as one of the "Three treasures" of Baoding, China. First produced during the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644), iron balls have often been improved through the ages by skilled Chinese Handicraftsmen.
These balls are made of iron ball as cloisonne carcass, but not a solid iron ball but hollow inside and then put a spring ball, and then apply outside the production process cloisonne, cloisonne painting draw from. Baoding iron balls so a move will send melodious voice, the kind of metallic sounds great enjoyment.
Originally, these balls were simple, solid, cylindrical objects, later, handicraftsmen began designing hollow balls and inserting sounding plates that produce high and low tones when used, These lighter balls are easier to handle and the musical tones contribute to the relaxation process that fess from exercising with them.
Each ball's diameter is about: 5cm-6cm. Each set of balls has a classic box packaging.
The two balls are made of metal and, hence, should be kept dry and clean.
Although the balls are strong and durable, owners should avoid violently knocking them against each other and against other solid objects and, surfaces. If one plans not to use them for a long period of time, it is advisable to coat the balls with wax or grease for maintenance and preservation.
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