Culture insider: Cool and beautiful tips from ancient China

A porcelain pillow from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) is on display at the National Museum of China on September 7, 2011. [Photo/IC]

Porcelain pillows

The ancient Chinese knew how to make use of China's famous porcelain besides making plates and bowls. The quality of porcelain gave the pillow a smooth and cool surface.

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