Détails
CollectionStraits Chinese Collection
N° d'objetB2008-0044-001-0
TitrePeranakan Brown & Gold Teakwood Wardrobe
DescriptionBrown-and-gold furniture was a later addition to the Peranakan Chinese home, makings its appearance towards the early 20th century. On them, we see a convergence of designs from the Chinese and European traditions. Cresting and cornices which are derived from Western classical architecture were incorporated by local carpenters as a part of the brown-and-gold aesthetics. For embellishing this style of furniture, conventional Chinese elements such as the dragon, phoenix and peony were matched with the eagle, gargoyle, and a new variety of foliage.
(NUS Baba House, Architecture and Artefacts of a Straits Chinese Home, Page 108-109).
Catégorie d'objetFurniture
Dimensions
H: 204 cm
L: 140.4 cm
D: 57.8 cm
L: 140.4 cm
D: 57.8 cm
Ligne de créditGift of Agnes Tan Kim Lwi
