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海峡与东方博物馆
海峡与东方博物馆
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The museum also intricately weaves the narrative of how ceramics were pivotal in shaping Malaysia Maritime History, offering visitors a profound insight into these artifacts cultural and historical significance.
The museum also intricately weaves the narrative of how ceramics were pivotal in shaping Malaysia Maritime History, offering visitors a profound insight into these artifacts cultural and historical significance.


Up on the second floor is the Ming Art Gallery that would display artworks of local artist from time to time.
Up on the second floor is the Ming Art Gallery that would display artworks of local from time to time.


The museum was opened in 2022 in St. Jo's Institution at Penang Paragon Mall but later moved to its current venue 20, Stewart Lane, George Town.
The museum was opened in 2022 in St. Jo's Institution at Penang Paragon Mall but later moved to its current venue 20, Stewart Lane, George Town.
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== The Building ==
== The Building ==
[[File:Plaque_of_the_museum.jpg|left|thumb|The plaque of the Museum.]]
[[File:Plaque_of_the_museum.jpg|left|thumb|The plaque of the Museum.]]
The museum is housed inside a two stories "Early Straits" Eclectic pre-war shop house<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shophouses |url=https://gtwhi.com.my/our-work/shophouses/ |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=George Town World Heritage Incorporated |language=en-US}}</ref> with two Chinese air vent in the front that resembles a banana leaf ( ) which has auspicious meaning of "fanning in good luck" in Chinese culture and [[Feng shui|Feng shui.]]
The museum is housed inside a two stories "Early Straits" Eclectic pre-war shop house<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shophouses |url=https://gtwhi.com.my/our-work/shophouses/ |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=George Town World Heritage Incorporated |language=en-US}}</ref> with two Chinese air vent in the front that resembles a banana leaf ( ) which has auspicious meaning of "fanning in good luck" in Chinese culture and [[Feng shui|Feng shui.]]


At the entrance is a [[five-foot way]] (pavement) decorated with beautiful floral tiles.The carved timber ventilated doors are decorated with Chinese carvings such as floral, vase and scrolls to symbolize good blessings and fortunes. There are also granite edge and step with open drain.
At the entrance is a [[five-foot way]] (pavement) decorated with beautiful floral tiles.The carved timber ventilated doors are decorated with Chinese carvings such as floral, vase and scrolls to symbolize good blessings and fortunes. There are also granite edge and step with open drain.
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* [[Song dynasty|Song]] Ceramics and Porcelain
* [[Song dynasty|Song]] Ceramics and Porcelain Porcelain and ceramics in the Song Dynasty can be categorized into two, which is the folk kiln and the imperial kilns. There are five official kilns which are the [[Ru ware|Ru Kiln]], Guan Kiln, Ge Kiln, Ding Kiln, Jun Kiln and also [[Longquan celadon]]. <gallery widths="250" heights="250">
Porcelain and ceramics in the Song Dynasty can be categorized into two, which is the folk kiln and the imperial kilns. There are five official kilns which are the [[Ru ware|Ru Kiln]], Guan Kiln, Ge Kiln, Ding Kiln, Jun Kiln and also [[Longquan celadon]]. <gallery widths="250" heights="250">
File:Qingbai Porcelains dishes with Impressed Floral designs.jpg|link=|The discover of [[Kaolinite]] leads to a much variety of porcelain goods especially less dense and lightweighted as well.
File:Qingbai Porcelains dishes with Impressed Floral designs.jpg|link=|The discover of [[Kaolinite]] leads to a much variety of porcelain goods especially less dense and lightweighted as well.
File:Tea bowls or Jian wares from Song Dynasty.jpg|link=|Tea bowls were being used in Song Dynasty based to their drinking method which includes the "grind and whisk" method. This drinking method were later continued by the Japanese in their tea ceremony.
File:Tea bowls or Jian wares from Song Dynasty.jpg|link=|Tea bowls were being used in Song Dynasty based to their drinking method which includes the "grind and whisk" method. This drinking method were later continued by the Japanese in their tea ceremony.
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* [[Kraak ware|Kraak Ware]]

* [[Kraak ware|Kraak Ware]] Produced during the late Ming dynasty during the reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-11620 CE) and later periods. These pieces were exported in considerable quantities to Europe and were so popular that they were depicted in many European paintings. The arrangement of decorative panels distinguishes Kraak porcelain, and the design is called a medallion. It is generally accepted that this type of porcelain got its name after the Carrack ships, the first Portuguese vessels that carried these pieces from China to Europe. However, it is also suggest that the Dutch verb "kraken", which means to break , could be possible origin for the name - Kraak porcelain, which is pertinent since porcelain does break. Historically, Kraak porcelain exports are evidence of China's colossal impact on the ceramics trade industry and their capability to cater to such high-driving demands.
Produced the late Ming dynasty during the reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-11620 CE) and later periods. These pieces were exported in considerable quantities to Europe and were so popular that they were depicted in many European paintings. The arrangement of decorative panels distinguishes Kraak porcelain, and the design is called a medallion. It is generally accepted that this type of porcelain got its name after the Carrack ships, the first Portuguese vessels that carried these pieces from China to Europe. However, it is also suggest that the Dutch verb "kraken", which means to break , could be possible origin for the name - Kraak porcelain, which is pertinent since porcelain does break. Historically, Kraak porcelain exports are evidence of China's colossal impact on the ceramics trade industry and their capability to cater to such high-driving demands.
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File:Kraak Plate with Motifs of Figures and Ships.jpg|link=|Large surface were made to suit the [[Western culture|western eating habits]], but Chinese elements motifs were incorporated as well.
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File:Kraak Plate with Motifs of Figures and Ships.jpg|link=|Large surface plated were made to suit the [[Western culture|western eating habits]], but Chinese elements motifs were incorporated as well.
File:Blue White Porcelains from Wanli Shipwreck.jpg|link=|Ming White and Blue porcelains were often found inside European shipwrecks as it is one of the most welcomed oriental goods to the western societies.
File:Blue White Porcelains from Wanli Shipwreck.jpg|link=|Ming White and Blue porcelains were often found inside European shipwrecks as it is one of the most welcomed oriental goods to the western societies.
File:Kraak porcelain plate with birds and floral Chinese motifs.jpg|link=|alt=Kraak porcelain plate with birds and floral motifs, decorated at the rim are artemisia leaf that according to Chinese beliefs were used to ward of bad spirits and sunflowers.|Kraak porcelain plate with birds and floral motifs, decorated at the rim are [[Artemisia (plant)|artemisia leaf]] that according to Chinese beliefs were used to ward of bad spirits and sunflowers.
File:Kraak porcelain plate with birds and floral Chinese motifs.jpg|link=|alt=Kraak porcelain plate with birds and floral motifs, decorated at the rim are artemisia leaf that according to Chinese beliefs were used to ward of bad spirits and sunflowers.|Kraak porcelain plate with birds and floral motifs, decorated at the rim are [[Artemisia (plant)|artemisia leaf]] that according to Chinese beliefs were used to ward of bad spirits and sunflowers.

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Straits and Oriental

Museum

海峡与东方博物馆
Front facade of the Straits and Oriental Museum
Straits and Oriental Museum is located in central George Town, Penang
Straits and Oriental Museum
Location in George Town's UNESCO World Heritage Site (purple)
General information
TypeHistoric house museum
Architectural styleStraits Chinese Eclectic
Address20 Stewart Lane,
10200 George Town,
Penang, Malaysia
Town or cityGeorge Town, Penang
CountryMalaysia
Coordinates| coordinates = 5°15′03″N 100°12′06″E / 5.25089°N 100.20163°E / 5.25089; 100.20163
Current tenantsMing Museum Sdn. Bhd.
Technical details
Floor count2
TypeCultural
Criteriaii, iii, iv
Designated2008 (32nd session)
Reference no.1223
RegionAsia-Pacific

The Straits and Oriental Museum in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, is the first private museum that exhibits a collection of ceramics and porcelain that existed during the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty and Republic of China era as well. The shipwrecks artifacts that were being excavated around the marine region of Straits of Malacca and South China Sea were also being display as part of the narrative of Penang's maritime history.

The highlights of the collections are the Ming blue and white porcelain and Kraak porcelain that were being massively produced and exported internationally, especially the European region. Few shipwrecks artifacts from the Wanli Shipwreck, Royal Nanhai Shipwreck, Desaru Shipwreck are being collected as well.

The museum also intricately weaves the narrative of how ceramics were pivotal in shaping Malaysia Maritime History, offering visitors a profound insight into these artifacts cultural and historical significance.

Up on the second floor is the Ming Art Gallery that would display artworks of local artists from time to time.

The museum was opened in 2022 in St. Jo's Institution at Penang Paragon Mall but later moved to its current venue 20, Stewart Lane, George Town.

The Building

The plaque of the Museum.

The museum is housed inside a two stories "Early Straits" Eclectic pre-war shop house[1] with two Chinese air vent in the front that resembles a banana leaf (芭蕉叶 ) which has auspicious meaning of "fanning in good luck" in Chinese culture and Feng shui.

At the entrance is a five-foot way (pavement) decorated with beautiful floral tiles.The carved timber ventilated doors are decorated with Chinese carvings such as floral, vase and scrolls to symbolize good blessings and fortunes. There are also granite edge and step with open drain.

The windows on the second floor is called the louver shutter which is also features that are commonly seen in these colonial architecture.

The building used to housed the The Tye Clan Association of Penang (马来西亚戴氏家族会) previously.

Collections

Pottery figurines are mostly grave goods items that were being excavated through archaeology expeditions. They were being placed to pleased the deceased and also to replaced the ruthless ancient customs of human premature burial that were being practiced in ancient times.

  • Tang Dynasty Court Lady with a fallen horse hairstyle (堕马髻) wearing a male's round collar robe and belt.
    Tang Dynasty Court Lady with a fallen horse hairstyle (堕马髻) wearing a male's round collar robe and belt.
  • Pottery figurine of a rider and a horse which shows the significance of animals as transportation and vehicle for mobility.
    Pottery figurine of a rider and a horse which shows the significance of animals as transportation and vehicle for mobility.
  • Tangsancai (唐三彩) The Tang Tri-color glaze is a very typical glaze during that era that shows the color of yellow, green and brown，which would last longer than organic paints.
  • Song Ceramics and Porcelain

Porcelain and ceramics in the Song Dynasty can be categorized into two, which is the folk kiln and the imperial kilns. There are five official kilns which are the Ru Kiln, Guan Kiln, Ge Kiln, Ding Kiln, Jun Kiln and also Longquan celadon. The materials they used for pottery making also opened up more varieties of porcelains. The Kaolinite that mostly found in Jingdezhen (景德镇), the Jiangxi province of China is used to produce a much more lightweight and thin porcelains which gives it a much more exquisite design.

  • The discover of Kaolinite leads to a much variety of porcelain goods especially less dense and lightweighted as well.
    The discover of Kaolinite leads to a much variety of porcelain goods especially less dense and lightweighted as well.
  • Tea bowls were being used in Song Dynasty based to their drinking method which includes the "grind and whisk" method. This drinking method were later continued by the Japanese in their tea ceremony.
    Tea bowls were being used in Song Dynasty based to their drinking method which includes the "grind and whisk" method. This drinking method were later continued by the Japanese in their tea ceremony.

Produced in the late Ming dynasty during the reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-11620 CE) and later periods. These pieces were exported in considerable quantities to Europe and were so popular that they were depicted in many European paintings. The arrangement of decorative panels distinguishes Kraak porcelain, and the design is called a medallion. It is generally accepted that this type of porcelain got its name after the Carrack ships, the first Portuguese vessels that carried these pieces from China to Europe. However, it is also suggest that the Dutch verb "kraken", which means to break , could be possible origin for the name - Kraak porcelain, which is pertinent since porcelain does break. Historically, Kraak porcelain exports are evidence of China's colossal impact on the ceramics trade industry and their capability to cater to such high-driving demands.

  • Large surface plate were made to suit the western eating habits, but Chinese elements motifs were incorporated as well.
    Large surface plate were made to suit the western eating habits, but Chinese elements motifs were incorporated as well.
  • Ming White and Blue porcelains were often found inside European shipwrecks as it is one of the most welcomed oriental goods to the western societies.
    Ming White and Blue porcelains were often found inside European shipwrecks as it is one of the most welcomed oriental goods to the western societies.
  • Kraak porcelain plate with birds and floral motifs, decorated at the rim are artemisia leaf that according to Chinese beliefs were used to ward of bad spirits and sunflowers.
    Kraak porcelain plate with birds and floral motifs, decorated at the rim are artemisia leaf that according to Chinese beliefs were used to ward of bad spirits and sunflowers.

Fencai debuted during the mid-Kangxi period of the Qing dynasty. It is also known as "soft colors" because of the well-blended soft color palettes that create a rich layers and depth.

A mixture of opaque white enamel (lead arsenate) known as "poli bai", meaning "glassy white ", enables painters to blend tints to create various shades and hues. As a result, Fencai ware achieved a greater range of colour and tone than was possible before, enabling depiction of more complex images like flowers, figures, and landscapes. Furthermore, paintings created with the Fencai technique can express aesthetics like depth of light and shadow and colour gradients, making them most influential and popular type of polychrome in the Qing Dynasty.

  • The porcelain mark Da Ya Zhai, also known as the Studio of Greater Odes, has been linked to the Dowager Empress Cixi, who was a powerful figure in the late Qing dynasty in China.
    The porcelain mark Da Ya Zhai, also known as the Studio of Greater Odes, has been linked to the Dowager Empress Cixi, who was a powerful figure in the late Qing dynasty in China.
  • Peranakan porcelain tea bowl and lid with floral and birds motifs.
    Peranakan porcelain tea bowl and lid with floral and birds motifs.

The Kamcheng (盖盅) is a nyonya porcelain ware that is part of the Straits Chinese porcelains which are not only bright and colorful but also specifically being used during festive occasions like Chinese New Years and weddings.

The origin of the word "Kamcheng" is uncertain. However, it has its roots in the Hokkien term for 'covered jar' or more literally, 'covered teacups';and 'gaizhong' (盖盅) in Mandarin.

Kamchengs are typically decorated with symbolic motifs. To name a few, it includes the phoenix and peony, decorative bands with the auspicious Eight Buddhist Emblems around the rim of the cover, and lotus petals panels around the foot of the jar.

These distinctive jars come with domed covers, and while the larger ones are crowned with a Buddhist lion-dog, the smaller ones appear with a finial in the form of a peach.

The Kamcheng serves various functions, and it comes in a wide variety of sizes and colors. It is used as storage for drinking water, soup, desserts, and pickles for special occasions. The cute miniature versions were used as cosmetic containers, while in contrast, the largest ones were reportedly used as decorative or status symbols for wealthy families.

  • Kamcheng with florals and pomegranate motifs that symbolizes fertility in Chinese cultures.
    Kamcheng with florals and pomegranate motifs that symbolizes fertility in Chinese cultures.

Exhibitions

  • The Golden Realm of Myanmar Special Exhibition

Award and Recognition

The museum is certified by the Penang State Museum Board (PSMP) under the Penang Museum Board Enactment 2020. Besides, the musuem was also awarded Silver award in the Man Made Tourism category of Malaysia Tourism Quality Assurance by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. [2]

Getting Here

The Straits and Oriental Museum is situated at the junction of Stewart Lane and Chulia Lane, which is also at the back of the Temple of Goddess of Mercy.

By Bus

  • Board the Penang Rapid bus 101, 202, 201, 206, and stop at the Love Lane Station, walk in Chulia Lane towards the end.
  • Board the Penang Rapid bus 502 and stop at Padang SMK Convent, walk through Love Lane and turn left to Stewart Lane at the junction.

Parking Area

Public parking areas are available around the museum.

  • RM 0.80 per hour
  • RM 6.00 per day


Nearby Attractions

Visit these attractions located around the area while you are there. They are:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Shophouses". George Town World Heritage Incorporated. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  2. ^ "Penang's Straits & Oriental Museum receives official recognition from Penang Museum Board | Buletin Mutiara". www.buletinmutiara.com/. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
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