Spoon, Jingdezhen, 1890-1930
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1890-1930
Spoon, Jingdezhen, 1890-1930 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1890-1930. The museum's brief description reads: Spoon, overglaze polychrome enamelled porcelain, Chinese export to Southeast Asia, 1890-1930. Museum description: Spoon, overglaze polychrome enamelled porcelain, oval-shaped, with flat bases and gilt-edged rim, the inside well feature a border of Buddhist Emblems enclosing a phoenix and peony spray; the handle decorated with a pomegranate and foliage; the bottom side of the scoop painted with three bats. Mark on base. The museum record gives material recorded as porcelain, porcelain enamel; measurements Length 12 cm; Width 4 cm; place associated: Jingdezhen. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
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- Catalogue references
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Historical context
This type of colourful enamelled porcelain is commonly known as Nyonya wares (also spelt Nonya). They were made in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China, in the mid-19th to 20th century specifically for export to Southeast Asia, where they were commissioned and used by wealthy Chinese families in places such as Singapore, Malacca and Penang. The pieces were mainly used during festive and special occasions. They represent an important part of the heritage of the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- porcelain, porcelain enamel
- Dimensions
- Length 12 cm; Width 4 cm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels
- Place recorded
- Jingdezhen
Design
- Inscriptions recorded
- 同治
Identification
- Museum object name
- Spoon
- Museum object number
- FE.60-2014
- Museum system number
- O1300044
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the museum record and a specialist reference.