Straits Chinese Silver: A Collector's GuideThis beautifully illustrated volume examines the exquisite silver of the Straits Chinese, or Peranakans -- Hindu-Islamic in shape and function but strangely characteristic of the Chinese in emblem and decorative design. Detailed information regarding the usage of the various articles as well as historic photographs and drawings vividly portray the now-lost world of the Straits Chinese. Notes, glossary and bibliography included. |
Contents
Preface | ix |
Lifestyle of the Straits Chinese | 30 |
The Characteristics of Straits Chinese Silver | 51 |
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ancient antique Baba Malay baju kurong belt bowls boxes bracelets brooches buckles buntal plates Carl Kempe ceremonial chased China Chinese art Chinese silversmiths Ching Fu crafted craftsmanship craftsmen culture curtain hooks customs decorative designs decorative motifs depicted diamonds extant pieces fabricated filigree floral and foliated flowers foliated motifs gold and silver goldsmiths and silversmiths granulation hairpins heirlooms Hokkien jewellery Johore kebaya kerosangs keyholders Length Malacca Malaya Malaysia Mariette collection motifs necklace niello nineteenth century nonya food origin ornaments ornate pair panels pantun pearls Penang pendants peonies peranakan Chinese phoenixes pieces of Straits porcelain Portuguese purses repoussé shape shown in fig silver artefacts Silvergilt Singapore sireh set Straits babas Straits Chinese silver Straits Chinese silverwork Straits nonyas Straits Settlements Straits silver Straits silversmiths Straits silverwork style symbols Tan Kim Seng Taoist teapots technique tempat sireh traditional utensils wedding tea set wine ewer Wing Meng workmanship