Peranakan Pear-Shaped Storage

Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, this pear-shaped container is a beautiful example of Peranakan Chinese heritage in Indonesia. Traditionally used for storing sweets, snacks, or ceremonial offerings during festive occasions, it reflects Chinese decorative traditions preserved by Peranakan communities across the archipelago. The container is decorated in a muted black and gold finish, featuring hand-painted phoenix and peony motifs. In Chinese culture, the phoenix symbolizes virtue, harmony, renewal, and prosperity, while the peony represents wealth, honor, and beauty. Together, these auspicious symbols convey wishes for abundance, happiness, and good fortune.

Peranakan Festive Sweet Container, circa 1990s
Origin: Palembang, South Sumatra
Materials: Painted Wooden Carving
Dimension: 16 x 16 x 20 cm
Condition: Perfect

Condition Guide
Perfect: Items are in perfect condition
Pristine: It may show lightening, small stains and damage
Antiques: Condition is relative to age, since imperfections are what give vintage pieces their special character