Title
Melon seed box
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th centuries
Region
China
Material
Technique
Dimension
Gross measurement: H: 7.6,
x Dia: 13.3cm
x Dia: 13.3cm
Accession No.
2006-01127
Collection of
This low circular 'kwa'chee' or melon seed box is a segmented dish fitted with a loosely dome-like cover. It was traditionally used by Peranakan Chinese to keep dried melon seeds, sweet-meat and other titbits. They were used only during ceremonial occasions such weddings, Chinese New Years and birthdays. This type of dish was also used in China.
