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Hindu-Islamic in shape and function, yet strangely characteristic of the Chinese in emblem and decorative design, "Straits Chinese silver" is an unusual product of two cultural traditions. Though having none of the quiet elegance of old Malay silver, the ornamental beauty of Straits silverwork is particularly striking and has an appeal of its own. This exquisite workmanship was however never attributed to the local Chinese silversmith until the early seventies. In fact, during the late nineteenth century, large quantities of Straits Chinese silver were being fabricated in small towns in Malaya and Singapore by local Chinese silversmiths, immigrants from mainland China. These articles were made for the Straits Chinese community and especially for the nonyas. Of pertinent interest in this book is the information, clearly given, with regard to the usage of these articles of Straits Chinese Silver. Buntal plates, buckles, nonya hairpins resembling ear-picks, intricate pieces of jewellery, and sireh sets, amongst numerous other items, are all exclusive to the peranakans. Descriptions of each of these categories bring the reader to an intimate understanding of the Straits Chinese lifestyle. Furthermore, there is an urgent need to record this for posterity, as Straits Chinese silver is fast becoming a rarity. Just as the customs and traditions are slowly but surely being displaced by Westernization and other social factors, it will only be a matter of time before the art of Straits silver disappears altogether. To highlight this collector's volume are over 130 illustrations captioned in refreshing detail, about 90 of which have been reproduced in full colour. The stunning collection shown here is representative of the finest Straits Chinese silver to be seen anywhere in present-day Malaysia and Singapore, and covers the entire inventory of Straits silverwork.
Acerca del autor: Educated at the University of Malaya in Singapore and Oxford University in England, Dr Ho Wing Meng taught and lectured in Philosophy at the National University of Singapore for 33 years. He was appointed Head of the Philosophy Dept in 1970 and retired as Associate Professor in 1993. His books in the Straits Chinese Heritage series were mainly written in between lecture and seminar commitments, and administrative duties. Since his retirement, Dr. Ho has turned his attention to the Chinese porcelain of the Ming Dinesty.
Título: Straits Chinese Silver: A Collector's Guide
Editorial: Times Editions
Año de publicación: 2004
Encuadernación: Hardcover
Ilustrador: Profusely Illustrated
Condición: Very Good
Condición de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket
Librería: Maxwell's House of Books, La Mesa, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Profusely Illustrated Ilustrador. A clean, crisp hardcover in fine condition. Near fine DJ faintly rubbed. Nº de ref. del artículo: 045070
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Librería: Peak Dragon Books, Alfreton, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Profusely Illustrated Ilustrador. This hardback has some slight rubbing to bottom edge and is otherwise fine with no internal markings. In unclipped dust wrapper. 1090g 191 pages. This book has been carefully described by an experienced, independent, bookdealer, it is not for sale on other sites and the pictures are photographs of the actual book. [Loc. J6-1]. Nº de ref. del artículo: 016362
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Librería: Voyageur Book Shop, Milwaukee, WI, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. Profusely Illustrated Ilustrador. Reprint. 191pp. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" L1. Nº de ref. del artículo: 001336
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Librería: Orchid Press, Trinity East, NL, Canada
Hardbound. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: new. Profusely Illustrated Ilustrador. First Edition. The British Straits Settlements, established on the Malay Peninsula in the nineteenth century comprised mainly of the colonies of Singapore, Penang and Malacca. The merchant class of these territories was dominated by migrants from southern China, and many became wealthy. As does their class today, they enjoyed ostentatious displays of their success, a demand filled with a vast array of ornaments, food vessels, teaware and other implements of silver, gilded silver and gold crafted in local, Chinese-operated ateliers. Influenced both by Chinese customs and ancient traditions of Malay metalcraft, these objects were unique in design and have become sought after collectors' objects. A descriptive and beautifully illustrated guide of this genre. 191 pp., 136 ill.'s in colour and b&w. Size: 29 x 21 cm. Nº de ref. del artículo: 002068
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Librería: Klondyke, Almere, Holanda
Condición: Good. Profusely Illustrated Ilustrador. Original black boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrated with numerous (full page) colour and b/w photographs, 4to. Nº de ref. del artículo: 361226-AC29
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Librería: LiLi - La Liberté des Livres, CANEJAN, Francia
Condición: fine. Profusely Illustrated Ilustrador. l'article peut presenter de tres legers signes d'usure. vendeur professionnel; envoi soigne en 24/48h. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2311080001497
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Librería: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Reino Unido
Condición: New. Profusely Illustrated Ilustrador. pp. 192. Nº de ref. del artículo: 58046704
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Librería: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Alemania
Condición: New. Profusely Illustrated Ilustrador. pp. 192. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1850464549
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Librería: SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: no dj. Profusely Illustrated Ilustrador. Straits Chinese Silver: A Collector's Guide. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: N3610
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Librería: Books Puddle, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Profusely Illustrated Ilustrador. pp. 192. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2650464559
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