Carved fruits in honey are one of the most exquisite display dishes and sweets of the Song dynasty. Fresh frui…
Carved fruits in honey are one of the most exquisite display dishes and sweets of the Song dynasty. Fresh fruits such as green plums and quince were carved into the shapes of flowers, birds, insects, and fish, then preserved in honey. The workmanship was elaborate and delicate, and the finished pieces were admired almost as works of art. At imperial and aristocratic banquets, they were often placed among the foremost dishes on display.