The story of Wang the Peddler tells us quite a lot about daily life in Han times, in both the city and in the country.   Here is what we found about daily life in the story of Wang the Peddler: long carrying pole bamboo baskets swinging at both ends charcoal wooden comb copying imperial fashion (by wanting an imperial style comb) city gates string of cash decorated city, with banners balconies leather slippers fur coat to purchase only one bow. Did good manners dictate more? Probably. mirror - unknown in the remote areas of the countryside, but possibly new to this time What did you find?    Click here to read the story of Wang the Peddler   Return to Ancient China for Kids Index