Title
Clay charcoal stove
Year/Period
1960s
Region
Singapore
Object Type
cook stoves, hawker and peddler items
Material
clay, metal
Technique
forming (physical activity)
Dimension
Object size: D:21cm H:18cm
Accession No.
XXXX-09122
Collection of
NLB Type
Cultural artefact
This clay charcoal stove was commonly used by street hawkers to cook ‘char kway teow’ (fried flat noodles). The clay stove is encased in metal, which enables it to trap heat and cook food quickly. Charcoal was fed through the small opening at the side of the stove, with the holes on the top acting as burners.
