Peranakan Chinese Porcelain - by Kee Ming-Yuet (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>With over 800 unique photographs, this Chinese art book is a feast for the eyes.</b> <p/>Produced exclusively for wealthy Chinese communities along the Strait of Malacca in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Peranakan Chinese porcelain is enjoying a resurgence of interest among collectors. <p/>Straits-born Chinese, or Peranakans, in Penang, Malacca and Singapore, used this ornate and colorful enamelware on festive occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and Chinese New Year. <p/><i>Peranakan Chinese Porcelain</i> is richly illustrated and includes key information on reign marks and factory marks. In-depth discussion of the motifs, colors, forms and functions of Peranakan Chinese ceramics makes this an invaluable reference. <p/>Supporting photographs and text introduce related aspects of Peranakan culture including architecture, dress, cuisine and customs, making <i>Peranakan Chinese Porcelain</i> a wonderful contribution to the history of the Straits Chinese.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Kee Ming-Yuet</b> has been a collector of Straits Chinese porcelain for over forty years, amassing some 700 pieces, most of which are showcased in this book. <p/><b>Lim Hock Seng</b>, one of Malaysia's leading photographers, has more than 15 years of photographic experience in the field of fine art, portraiture and landscapes.
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