Ancient Chinese Art of Time and Scent.
The Xiāng Zhuàn incense seal is a satisfying way of blending fragrance and timekeeping.
China's calm way to track hours.
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🌫️SMOKE TO PIG🐷
In the Edo period it was common to use smoke as a simple mosquito repellant, but as most buildings were made of paper and wood many people in built up areas were concerned about naked flames.
Boars, as familiars of the fire deity, became linked to fire protection.
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In addition to this connection between boars and fire, it was believed that the thick, hairy skin of the animals helped protect them from mosquitoes, and so these ideas maybe inspired potters when they came to create a holder for incense coils...
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