The Warm Glow of Ming Dynasty Life

The Scent of Everyday Life in the Ming Dynasty takes the daily lives of Ming Dynasty people as its starting point, exploring the most mundane aspects of ordinary life. From bathing and using the toilet to city sanitation; from growing and selling vegetables to the emergence and evolution of markets, it also devotes considerable attention to traditional festivals and leisure activities such as listening to storytelling, watching opera, tending flowers and plants, and arranging and decorating homes. Together, these details paint the most authentic picture of life in the Ming Dynasty.