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Straits Chinese (Baba-Nonya) Art
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The Gallery's Straits Chinese items are not sourced from Southeast Asia but mostly from the United Kingdom. Many such objects came to the UK during the colonial era
and have been in the UK since. This provenance helps to guard against reproductions. It also means that our pieces are new to the Southeast Asian antique market.

We frequently send objects to collectors in Singapore and Malaysia. Usually we use Federal Express for this. Items are sent with full insurance and with a tracking
number so that their progress can be tracked. Items generally reach our customers in Southeast Asia within a few days.

We guarantee all of our Nonya porcelain (when we have it in stock - it always sells quickly) as having been made prior to the 1930s and will provide an immediate refund
in respect of any item that can be shown to be later. Also see Chinese Export Silver & Export & Other Chinese.
Fine Bamboo Under-Vest for Qing Court Robes & Wedding Costumes
China but also used in the Straits Settlements
19th century
Inventory no.: 20
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Rare & Large White Brass (Tembaga Puteh) Wash Basin
Malaysia
19th century
Inventory no.: 18
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Early Postcard showing Straits Chinese Girl
Singapore
circa 1910
Inventory no.: 656
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Seven Silver-Gilt Key Holders
Peranakan Chinese Community, Java, Indonesia
circa 1920
Inventory no.: 300
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'Red & Gold’ Dresser Mirror made for the Peranakan Chinese Market
Straits Settlements or Java
19th century
Inventory no.: 22
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Mooncake Mould
probably Straits Settlements, Malay Peninsular
early 20th century
Inventory no.: 30
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Five Straits Chinese Chased Silver Cups
Straits Settlements
19th century
Inventory no.: 644
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Silver Panel Belt & Buckle
Peranakan Chinese community, Indonesia
19th century
Inventory no.: 858
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Straits Chinese Ogival Repoussed Silver Belt Buckle
Southeast Asia
circa 1910
Inventory no.: 949
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Monumental Gilt & Lacquer Wooden Portable Taoist Shrine
Chaozhou/Shantou, China
late 19th century/early 20th century
height: 210cm (2.1m)
Inventory no.: 1015
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Straits Chinese Kamcheng
China but for the Straits Market
late 19th century
Inventory no.: 1021
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Five Straits Chinese Porcelain Spoons
China but made for the Straits Chinese Market
19th-20th century
Inventory no.: 795
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Straits Chinese Celadon-ground Lotus Form Offering Dish
China for the Straits Settlements
19th century
Inventory no.: 1247
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Straits Chinese Baluster Vase
China for the Straits Settlements
late 19th century
Inventory no.: 1248
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