Title
Powder box
Year/Period
Early Republican period (1911-1930)
Region
China
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Gross measurement: H: 3.9,
x Dia: 6.8cm
x Dia: 6.8cm
Accession No.
2006-01039
Collection of
Nonyaware powder boxes came in a variety of shapes and colours. In traditional Peranakan homes, face powder was the only type of cosmetic that a Peranakan lady could use. Perfume and lipstick were strictly forbidden. The face powder was often mixed with scented rose water, mixed into a paste and applied to the face with a face towel.
