Title
Cup
Year/Period
late 19th or early 20th century
Region
China and Singapore
Object Type
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 4.0 x 6.5 cm,
Object size: 3.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Object size: 3.0 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Accession No.
2023-00458
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of the family in memory of Mr Boon Yoon Chiang and Mrs Goldaline Boon
This pink ground cup, decorated with floral and foliate motifs, is typical of porcelain used in Peranakan homes that is known as ‘nyonyaware’. This type of overglazed, polychrome, enamelled porcelain was 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.
