Peranakan Chinese wedding basket

Title
Peranakan Chinese wedding basket
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
bakul siah
Material
wood
Dimension
Object size: H:41 x Dia:26.5 cm
Accession No.
2007-55253
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
Credit Line
Gift of Mdm. Linda Yong Poh Nyong

This multi-tiered basket is used during the ‘lap chai’ ceremony to carry wedding gifts exchanged between the bride’s and groom’s family.

 

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