Health Balls - Cloisonne - Bagua Yin Yang
Health balls are a traditional Chinese remedy. Hardened steel spheres covered with a layer of ornate cloisonne create what many consider a therapeutic tool for maintaining hand dexterity and circulation. Packaged in a silk box.
Also known as Baoding balls, they are metal balls small enough to hold in one hand, used for physical exercise and therapy. They are also known as Chinese "balls for ball practice" exercise balls, Chinese health balls, Chinese meditation balls, and Chinese medicine balls.
The first Baoding balls were likely created in Hebei, China, during the Ming dynasty. Construction methods varied. Formerly, they were usually called "iron balls", as they were originally made of iron. As metalworking advanced, "iron balls" became more popular. Baoding balls continue to be produced there.
