Title
Lime pot
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th centuries
Region
China
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H5.1 x Dia4.9cm
Accession No.
2009-00010
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. S. Rajaratnam
This is a silver circular shaped box. It is a finely crafted piece of silver using the techniques of repousse and chasing. The motifs include sprays of flowers with leaves. This container could have been used store lime. This piece is part of a collection of rare Peranakan silver objects that were used during the traditional twelve day Peranakan wedding from the late 19th to early 20th century. This receptacle is a rare example that was made in China, possibly for a wealthy family.
