The practice of making enamel has been known for thousands of years. When this technology is applied to household utensils, it produces items that are light yet durable. Enamel is created by applying glass in powder form to a metal, ceramic or glass surface and heating it at high temperatures, hence, creating a hard, durable surface.
Household enamelled items were usually made from tin or iron coated with enamel. These were suitable for daily use as they were not as delicate as porcelain nor as breakable-like glass.
Even though enamelled utensils were not exclusively been used by the Peranakans, but many enamelled items could be found in their household.
Pictures below show the enamel trays or 'dulang' (in Malay) with different sizes, which commonly can be found in the Peranakan's kitchen.
Enamel Tray 1.
Diameter : 50cm.
Enamel Tray 2.
Diameter : 50.5cm.
Enamel Tray 3.
Diameter : 51cm.
Enamel Tray 4.
Diameter : 51cm.
Enamel Tray 5.
Diameter : 35cm.
Enamel Tray 6.
Diameter : 30.5cm.
Enamel Tray 7.
Diameter : 25.5cm.
Enamel Tray 8.
Diameter : 32cm.
Household enamelled items were usually made from tin or iron coated with enamel. These were suitable for daily use as they were not as delicate as porcelain nor as breakable-like glass.
Even though enamelled utensils were not exclusively been used by the Peranakans, but many enamelled items could be found in their household.
Pictures below show the enamel trays or 'dulang' (in Malay) with different sizes, which commonly can be found in the Peranakan's kitchen.
Enamel Tray 1.Diameter : 50cm.
Enamel Tray 2.Diameter : 50.5cm.
Enamel Tray 3.Diameter : 51cm.
Enamel Tray 4.Diameter : 51cm.
Enamel Tray 5.Diameter : 35cm.
Enamel Tray 6.Diameter : 30.5cm.
Enamel Tray 7.Diameter : 25.5cm.
Enamel Tray 8.Diameter : 32cm.
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