A porcelain cup and saucer set inscribed with the Chinese characters, '星群, 养血当归精,补血养颜'’ and floral motifs

Title
A porcelain cup and saucer set inscribed with the Chinese characters, '星群, 养血当归精,补血养颜'’ and floral motifs
Year/Period
1950s-1970s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: H6.5 x Diameter 15 cm
Accession No.
2009-01449
Credit Line
Gift of Ms. Theresa Low

The made-in-China porcelain cup and saucer were produced and given to customers as a form of advertising by the medicine shop '星群' (Xingqun). The cup and saucer belonged to the family of Ho Kee Chin and were used in the family home at Rochore Road from the 1950s to 1970s to serve Chinese tea or coffee to guests.