Chinese wedding tea ceremony set including tea pot, four cups and a plate

Title
Chinese wedding tea ceremony set including tea pot, four cups and a plate
Year/Period
1960s-1980s
Region
Singapore
Object Type
teacups, dowry items
Material
ceramic
Dimension
Object size: H 5.6 x W 8.5 x D6.6 cm
Accession No.
2009-01704
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
NLB Type
Cultural artefact

Included in the bride’s dowry, the cup is part of a tea set used during the traditional tea ceremony.The tea cup features a dragon and phoenix motif which symbolises a happy, successful and prosperous marriage.

 

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