Human Figures

European man's figure (Picture 1).

European man's figure (Picture 2).

European lady's figure (Picture 3).

European man and lady (Picture 4).

Ballet dancer's figure (Picture 5).

These are the four human figures bought from Adelaide. Commonly, many Nyonyas liked to collect decorative porcelain dolls and figures to display at home. They show the Nyonya's propensity for things dainty and decorative - but also the Peranakan's fascination for European culture.