After months of searching, I finally found the large “Hundred Flowers Design” cloisonné plate I acquired from the Beijing Friendship Arts & Craft Store, which I visited in the early 1980s. The brilliant colours and beautiful floral designs of the plate attracted me. It is the largest of hand-crafted cloisonné plates and is rarely available. The plate is heavy in solid bronze and inlaid with enamelled pastes. Due to its large size, I have not found a suitable place for proper display.
Please enjoy the colourful floral plate, a turquoise vase with purple flowers, and a pair of cloisonné teacups with lids on an oval-shaped tray.
Tan It Koon
Before retirement, Dr Tan It Koon was, among many appointments, Head of Clinical Biochemistry at SGH’s Dept of Pathology. He was the Deputy Chairman of the National Theatre Trust and Chairman for Grants and Scholarships of the Spore Cultural Foundation. He received the National Day Awards, PBM, and PPA, for his contribution to cultural and community development and excellence in Public Administration.
