Title
Coffee cup
Year/Period
Early Republican (1911-1920)
Region
China
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 002: H7.2 x W9.3 cm
Accession No.
1999-00682
Collection of
Credit Line
Bequest of Tony Wee and Colin Holland
Nonyaware coffee pots were commissioned sometime in the early 20th century by the Peranakan Chinese in Singapore, Malacca and Penang. This was a new form in Nonyaware as previous forms were largely derived from Chinese porcelain forms. The Peranakans were fond of drinking coffee and these pieces were largely commissioned by wealthy families for use during weddings and special occasions.
