The porcelain bowl in purple-pink ground is decorated with motifs such as butterflies, phoenixes, chrysanthemums and buddha’s hand citrons on the inner and exterior surfaces. A crane sits in the inside of the bowl. The inner and exterior rims in yellow and green ground show insects, birds and floral designs. The base bears a pink chrysanthemum motif.Peranakan porcelain, or nyonyaware, are terms used to refer to a type of overglazed, polychrome, enamelled porcelain made in China (probably Jingdezhen) specifically to suit the taste of Peranakan Chinese communities in insular Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia). It is recognised by its distinctive blend of bright, contrasting colours and elaborate designs, decorated with traditional Chinese auspicious and symbolic motifs.
