The Baoding ball originated in Baoding, China, a small city in Heibei province. They were also called Iron Balls because they were originally made from solid iron. The heavy solid ball has been replaced with a hollow, chrome plated steel version, usually with an sounding plate inside that makes a that chimes when turned. Several of these modern companies also manufacture aerospace products. However, many sold today are Cloisonne models with Chinese symbols designed on the surface and more recently Western logos have appeared. The hollow chrome balls are by far the most popular and are manufactured by several large factories in China. Mass production of the Baoding Iron Ball dates back to the Ming dynasty (1368 to 1644), and Baoding craftsmen still meticulously produce them in Baoding, China.
The Baoding ball originated in Baoding, China, a small city in Heibei province. They were also called Iron Balls because they were originally made from solid iron. The heavy solid ball has been replaced with a hollow, chrome...
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