Straits Chinese Bowl
China but for the Straits Chinese Market
late 19th - early 20th century
diameter: 14.2cm
height: 6.4cm
This bowl is decorated against a plain background with
phoenix-like birds, Buddhistic/Taoist symbols, and
brightly-coloured peonies. The base of the interior is
decorated with a large peony.
This finely enamelled bowl has a Has a Kuang-hsu or
Guangxu (1875-1908) reign mark to the base.
The bowl most probably belonged to a set of porcelain
commission from China by a wealthy Malacca or
Singapore baba family for an elaborate wedding.
In good condition but with a barely visible hairline to rim.
Inventory no.: 617
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China but for the Straits Chinese Market
late 19th - early 20th century
diameter: 14.2cm
height: 6.4cm
This bowl is decorated against a plain background with
phoenix-like birds, Buddhistic/Taoist symbols, and
brightly-coloured peonies. The base of the interior is
decorated with a large peony.
This finely enamelled bowl has a Has a Kuang-hsu or
Guangxu (1875-1908) reign mark to the base.
The bowl most probably belonged to a set of porcelain
commission from China by a wealthy Malacca or
Singapore baba family for an elaborate wedding.
In good condition but with a barely visible hairline to rim.
Inventory no.: 617
Click here to see more Baba/Nonya or Straits Chinese
items.
