A Nonya plate painted with auspicious symbols of a peach, peony and Buddha hand citron. Nonya wares are over-glaze polychrome enamelled porcelains made in Jingdezhen in the Kiangsi province of China for the Straits Chinese, or Babas, whose female counterparts are called Nonyas, hence the term Nonya ware. Nonya wares were mainly reserved for festive occasions and special functions. Size: W. 23.2cm. Condition: Normal wear. Please refer to our stock # NONY-004 when inquiring.
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