{"product_id":"mid-to-late-20th-century-meditation-balls-1970s-1990s","title":"Mid-to late 20th Century Meditation Balls 1970S-1990S","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis set is a pair of Baoding balls (also known as Chinese health or meditation balls), a traditional hand-exercise tool with roots dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize: approximately 50mm (2 inches), which is the standard \"medium\" size for adults and suitable for most beginners\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Symbolism: The highly reflective, mirror-like finish suggests these are chrome or stainless steel over a hollow iron core.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAuditory Element: If you shake them, you will likely hear a soft chime. This is created by a small metal spring and ball inside the hollow core, designed to produce a \"yin\" and \"yang\" tone for relaxation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePresentation: They are housed in a traditional red \u0026amp; black brocade \"silk\" box, which is the standard presentation for these sets when given as gifts or sold as artisanal collectibles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlthough we do our best to research and present information and data accurately on all of these collectible estate items we are not appraisers curators or authenticators. Please bid accordingly; All estate items are non returnable non refundable sold as-is where-is with no warranties expressed or implied.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burchard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722486448441,"sku":"1008929","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/3250\/2585\/files\/IMG_8166.jpg?v=1792517517","url":"https:\/\/shop.aactv.com\/products\/mid-to-late-20th-century-meditation-balls-1970s-1990s","provider":"America's Auction Channel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}