Title
Cloisonné vase from the estate of prominent businessman Wong Ah Fook
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
China
Dimension
Object size: H35 x D8.5
Accession No.
1992-00828-001
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of the Trustees of Wong Ah Fook's Estate
A classic rags-to-riches example of many successful Chinese immigrants, Wong Ah Fook came to Singapore in 1854 as a carpenter. He established himself in the building business and then branched off into agriculture, revenue farming, gambling, gambling, banking and land development. His hard work and enterprising spirit paid off, making him a successful, influential businessman who developed close links with the Johor sultanate.
