Title
Beaded panel
Year/Period
early 20th century
Region
Straits Settlements
Material
Dimension
Object size: 8.4 x 38.0 cm
Accession No.
2015-00401
Collection of
Credit Line
gift of Mrs Seah Cheng Siew nee Quah Quee Choo
The gold wrapped thread and beaded panel is decorated with animals and flowers. At the centre of the panel is an ogival medallion containing a pair of pink and blue fish, symbolizing wealth and abundance in Chinese art. A pair of phoenixes and a large rooster also decorates the panel, as well as large peonies. Beaded panels like this would have been likely commissioned as part of the Peranakan wedding.
