Nyonyaware, the unique ceramics of the Baba Nyonya, are so highly prized in the local antiques market that sophisticated fakes have now emerged. One veteran collector aims to educate the public. A distinctly baba-nyonya ornament, incorporating recognisable Chinese symbols of chrysanthemum flowers, peaches and phoenixes.
The motifs and symbols have their own meanings and significance, they are cleverly featured to signify the special occasions that an item is used for, like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Chinese New Year and funerals.The different nyonyawares have different usage and meaning.
The blue and white wares usual worship and during time of mouring. They also used only for special occasions such as funerals.
The colourful ware are use during auspicious occasions.
This pot called "kum-cheng", generally used for the storing boiled water. The biggest kum-cheng was also used to send "nasi kemuli" (spiced-cooked rice) on the third day of the wedding ceremory to the house of the in laws.
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