Snow-themed product from the Palace Museum a hot favorite online

The Palace Museum has launched a set of snow-themed condiment boxes that will go on sale when the first day of snow arrives in Beijing next winter.

Posters for the Palace Museum condiment box. [Photo: Weibo account of The Palace Museum FDC]

The new product, called "First Snow", is designed to store salt and sugar. Each set has three boxes and comes with a palace wall, a stone lion, and a bronze crane in a domed jar. When it is filled with salt or sugar, the design is reminiscent of a snowy day at the Palace Museum. Snow days are some of the busiest for the museum, with tickets quickly booking out.

Posters for the Palace Museum condiment box. [Photo: Weibo account of The Palace Museum FDC]

Many people on social media have praised the design of the new product. One said that it has turned a common household item into something that transforms any ordinary kitchen into an imperial dining room.

Posters for the Palace Museum condiment box. [Photo: Weibo account of The Palace Museum FDC]

The decorative set of boxes will be on sale through the Palace Museum's store on Tmall.