Did you know that shower heads actually originated in ancient China?

Did you know that shower head actually originated in ancient China?

As an indispensable part of daily life, the development of shower head not only witnesses the progress of human civilization, but also reflects the evolution of life aesthetics. From the initial simple concept to the modern intelligent design, the evolution of shower head is a vivid history of human life.

As early as the Sui Dynasty, our ancestors had already had the initial concept of showerheads. In the "Sixteen Arhats Picture" treasured by the Shanghai Museum, we can see that two of the monks are holding an object that looks like a modern shower head - a "spraying pot". Although this is not a real shower head, it is an early embodiment of human concepts of cleanliness and hygiene, and also foreshadows the prototype of future shower head functions.

Entering the Ming Dynasty, the design and function of shower head have been further developed. In the Zhengzhou Museum in Henan Province, there is a Ming Dynasty pottery shower head, which is officially named a shower head by archaeologists. At the same time, the clothing pattern of a sixteen-year-old boy holding a shower head unearthed in the Ming Dingling Mausoleum in Beijing also shows the dependence and use of shower heads in the court life of the Ming Dynasty. These physical evidences not only enrich our understanding of ancient showers, but also provide us with valuable historical data.

However, the real popularization and improvement of showers was in Europe. In the 19th century, with the advancement of the industrial revolution and the acceleration of urbanization, people's demand for personal hygiene and public health increased. In 1890, Europeans successfully invented the mass shower system and applied for a patent. This invention greatly improved the living conditions of urban residents and made bathing a fast and convenient daily activity.

As a product of human civilization, the development of showers is a vivid record of the evolution of human lifestyles. From the simple conception of ancient times to modern high-tech products, the changes in showers have witnessed the unremitting pursuit of human comfort. It is not only the art of life, but also the mark of civilization. While enjoying the convenience brought by modern technology, we should also remember the predecessors who worked hard to improve human life.