According to the Imperial Collection of Four, people in Tang Dynasty loved to make Incense Mark(香印)
According to the Imperial Collection of Four, people in Tang Dynasty loved to make Incense Mark(香印) as the timer, then people in Song Dynasty developed incense mark to the more advanced Incense Clock(香篆钟). Besides, they invented an elegant hobby named Natant Incense Mark(水浮印香).Picture 1-7 is steps to do Natant Incense Mark. First, cut a small round beeswax. Second, put incense ashes on it. Third, fill incense powder carefully into the red lotus-shaped mold. And prepare a bowl with water and little fancy carp in it. Then let the incense mark floating on the water, and light it. Finally, enjoy having tea with Natant Incense Mark producing delicate fragrance by your side.I think it’s nice if modern Chinese blend this culture into fashion or social life. Imagine various shapes of Natant Incense Mark floating on mirrorlike transparent pond in beautiful traditional Chinese garden, light smokes curling up into the air, and fragrance drifting quietly, that would be a scene I want to join in. -- source link
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