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Book unravels mysteries of ancient Chinese women

Updated: Jul 23, 2021 By Cheng Yuezhu chinadaily.com.cn Print
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Book Portraits of Beauties elaborates on the lifestyle of ancient Chinese women and their ingenious skills in creating an aura of mystery. [Photo provided to China Daily]

In a recently published book Portraits of Beauties, researcher of material culture and history Meng Hui elaborates on the lifestyle of ancient Chinese women and their ingenious skills in creating an aura of mystery.

The book took Meng four years, during which she selected and studied artifacts from museums and everyday items written in ancient books, with a goal to place these inanimate objects back into their historical context.

In seven chapters, the book presents the diverse aspects of ancient upper-class women's life, from their make-up, attire and accessory, to their festive practices, everyday lifestyle and socializing traditions.

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