This oval-shaped green ladle has a gilt-edged rim, flat base and a deep well. It is decorated on a deep aqua green ground with pink peonies. The ladle is a rare form found in Nyonyaware. It was used during special occasions for the dishing up of food.Peranakans use mainly two types of porcelain spoons particularly for soups and desserts. Soup spoons are larger than dessert spoons. Dessert spoons are used with dessert bowls in the serving of Peranakan desserts such as 'chendol', 'tai bak' and 'biji delima'.
