18 Feb Straits Chinese Antique Auction Sets New Record with Over RM128,000 in Sales for Two Museum-Grade Masterpieces! 侨生华人古董拍卖再创记录，两件博物馆级瑰宝成交总额突破RM128,000！
The Straits Chinese Antique Auction Series 18/2025, held on 16 February 2025 at Semua House, Kuala Lumpur, concluded with overwhelming success, reaffirming the strong market demand for Peranakan Straits Chinese Antiques, popularly known as Nyonyaware.
本次拍卖共呈现52件珍稀拍品，其中42件成功拍出，成功率高达81巴仙，成交金额高达马币27.6万。
1. Late Qing Dynasty Extremely Rare Yellow Ground Kamcheng 晚清 极度稀有黄地白框四季花卉八宝 “丹凤朝阳” 大型盖罐- 无可争议的伟大杰作
Featuring four seasons flowers, phoenix, the sun, and Buddhist emblems 饰有四季花卉、凤凰、太阳及佛教纹饰
Sold for RM94,400 after attracting 22 bids 过22轮竞价，这件珍品最终以RM94,400高价成交
Revered as the “King of Straits Chinese Antiques,” is a testament to masterful craftsmanship 成交被誉为”海峡华人古董之王“，此间珍品堪称工艺精湛的典范
Yellow, an imperial color in ancient China, is rare in Straits Chinese antiques, making this Kamcheng a remarkable cultural treasure 间黄色釉彩在海峡华人古董中极为罕见，使其成为收藏界梦寐以求的瑰宝
2. Republic Era Extremely Rare Pink Ground Soap Dish with Yellow Border 民国 极度稀有粉红地黄地沿边与四叶形框凤凰牡丹八宝肥皂盒
Adorned with phoenix, peony, and Buddhist emblems 饰有凤凰、牡丹及佛教纹
Achieved RM34,220 after 27 bids 经过27轮竞价，最终以RM34,200成交
Despite its small size (H: 7cm x W: 11.3cm x D: 8.5cm), its rarity and historical significance make it a prized collector’s item, with similar pieces rarely seen even in renowned Peranakan museums 尽管尺寸小巧（高：7cm，宽：11.3cm，深：8.5cm），其稀有性和历史背景使其成为收藏家的珍贵宝物，类似作品在著名峇峇娘惹博物馆几乎难得一见
Peranakan Legacy: A Timeless Cultural Treasure 峇峇娘惹遗产：永恒的文化瑰宝
Peranakan: Refers to Straits Chinese, named after the Straits Settlements.
Straits Chinese Porcelain: 19th-century export porcelain made exclusively for Straits-born Chinese.
Key Differences:
- Mandarin-style ceramics: Minimal decoration, pale enamel washes
- Nyonya ware: Baroque-style, vivid famille rose enamels
家具： 厚重红木、雕刻精美、富有中国风格
The auction was conducted by MNP Auctioneers (Central) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s leading premier asset auction house, known for its expertise in high-value collectibles and cultural artifacts.
本次拍卖由马来西亚领先的资产拍卖公司 MNP 中央拍卖行执行，并继续致力于推动珍稀艺术品及文化遗产的收藏与传承。
A copy of auction catalogue can be downloaded HERE. Overall sales result can be seen at the online bidding platform, best2bid.com.
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