Straits Chinese Porcelain: A Celebration of a Unique Malaysian Heritage Showcasing the Datin Seri Kee Ming-Yuet Collection

Kee Ming-Yuet SDN BHD and Cross Time Matrix SDN BHD, 2004 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. English text; Hardcover (with dust jacket); 27.3 x 30.4 cm; 1.6 Kg; 228 pages with colour illustrations throughout.; Used with signs of wear on the dust jacket. Interior in very good condtion. The dust jacket is now protected with a clearcover.; This elegant publishing initiative celebrates the uniqueness, breadth and diversity of Straits Chinese porcelain as showcased by the author's private collection. Datin Seri Kee is sharing her collection with the public for the first time, continuing the tremendous public interest in local culture generated by Malaysia's First Lady, Yang Amat Berbahagia Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood's recent book ""he Nyonya Ka". Straits Chinese Porcelain: A celebration of a Unique Malaysian Heritage contains exquisite photographs and detailed descriptions of Datin Seri Kee's collection that includes plates, tea sets, wine warmers, jugs, teapots and bedroom sets, meticulously collected over a span of forty years. As Datin Seri Kee explains: "I fell in love with Straits Chinese porcelain not only because of its exclusivity and the splendid vibrancy of its colour palette, but also because it reflects the indomitable spirit and distinctive lifestyle of the Straits-born Chinese". Datin Seri Kee's significant collection is curated and authenticated by the internationally aclaimed ceramic artist, president and professor of Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, Professor Qin Xi Lin, as well as the recognised expert on Qing dynasty porcelain, Professor Cao Jian Wen..