Title
White ground bowl with floral and phoenix motif and double happiness character on base
Year/Period
late 19th or early 20th century
Region
China and Singapore
Object Type
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 8.0 x 17.0 cm,
Object size: 7.5 x 16.9 x 16.9 cm
Object size: 7.5 x 16.9 x 16.9 cm
Accession No.
2023-00450
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of the family in memory of Mr Boon Yoon Chiang and Mrs Goldaline Boon
This white ground porcelain bowl with an enamelled bird and flower motif has a double happiness character on the base which indicates that it was likely used for a wedding. Peranakan porcelain, or nyonyaware, are terms used to refer to a type of overglazed, polychrome, enamelled porcelain made in China to suit the taste of Peranakan Chinese communities in Southeast Asia. It is recognised by its distinctive blend of bright, contrasting colours and elaborate designs, decorated with traditional Chinese auspicious and symbolic motifs.
