{"product_id":"peranakan-chinese-porcelain-vibrant-festive-ware-of-the-straits-chinese-paperback","title":"Peranakan Chinese Porcelain: Vibrant Festive Ware of the Straits Chinese - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKee Ming-Yuet\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLim Hock Seng\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing over 800 photographs, this richly illustrated volume is an essential reference for collectors, scholars, and admirers of Peranakan decorative arts.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreated for affluent Peranakan communities in Singapore, Penang, and Malacca during the 19th and early 20th centuries, these vibrant ceramics remain highly sought after by collectors today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStraits-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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDetailed photographs, reign marks, factory marks, and expert commentary make this volume an indispensable identification and reference guide. In-depth discussion of the motifs, colors, forms and functions of Peranakan Chinese ceramics makes this an invaluable reference. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSupporting photographs and text introduce related aspects of Peranakan culture including architecture, dress, cuisine and customs, making \u003ci\u003ePeranakan Chinese Porcelain\u003c\/i\u003e a wonderful contribution to the history of the Straits Chinese.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKee Ming-Yuet\u003c\/b\u003e has been a collector of Straits Chinese porcelain for over forty years, amassing some 700 pieces, most of which are showcased in this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLim Hock Seng\u003c\/b\u003e, one of Malaysia's leading photographers, has more than 15 years of photographic experience in the field of fine art, portraiture and landscapes.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51270496714975,"sku":"9780804860628","price":48.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/XblV4KOE589780804860628.webp?v=1787777747","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/peranakan-chinese-porcelain-vibrant-festive-ware-of-the-straits-chinese-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}