Title
Coffee pot
Year/Period
Early Republican period (1911-1930)
Region
China
Material
Technique
Dimension
Gross measurement: H: 9.5,
x W: 11.3,
x D: 6.5cm
x W: 11.3,
x D: 6.5cm
Accession No.
2006-01079
Collection of
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.
