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[Study on the bathing habit in Qin - Han Period]
1The Institut of History, China Academy of Social Science, Beijing 100732.
Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi (Beijing, China : 1980)
|October 20, 2001
Summary
Ancient Chinese bathing habits were a daily practice during the Qin-Han dynasties, reflecting an advanced civilization. This study analyzes the significance of these historical hygiene customs.
Area of Science:
- Historical Anthropology
- Archaeology of Daily Life
Context:
- Examines bathing customs during China's Qin-Han dynasties (221 BCE – 220 CE).
- Focuses on archaeological evidence of bathing utensils and inferred bathing practices.
Purpose:
- To reconstruct and analyze the bathing habits of the Qin-Han periods.
- To understand the social and cultural significance of bathing in ancient China.
Summary:
- Investigated Qin-Han bathing utensils and styles to understand daily bathing habits.
- Evidence suggests bathing was a common, daily activity, indicating a high level of civilization.
- Analyzes the broader implications and significance of these historical bathing practices.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the daily life and cultural sophistication of the Qin-Han dynasties.
- Highlights the historical importance of hygiene and its role in societal development.
- Contributes to the understanding of ancient Chinese civilization through the lens of personal care.
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