Title
Tray
Year/Period
Early Republican period (1911-1930)
Region
China
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: L27.4 x W20.9 x H2.4 cm
Accession No.
1999-00702
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Tony Wee and Colin Holland
Tea trays such as this example were only used in traditional Straits Chinese wedding ceremonies. They were produced in a variety of shapes and sizes for serving cups of tea to guests. It was customary for the bride to serve tea to her in-laws and elderly relatives from both sides of the families. The colours and the auspicious pheonix and peony motifs are an indication of their exclusive use for these special occasions.
