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Loss of a Long-time SEACS Member

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of a long-term member and supporter of SEACS - Freddie Oh Keng Chin, who passed away on 21 May 2026. Freddie was a member of Singapore's Foreign Service, serving in overseas posts for many years (including a stint with Tommy Koh at the UN in New York City), which gave him the opportunity to build a variety of collections, but one of his favorites was his ceramics. He was generous with his time and knowledge, and a genuinely warm, friendly and supportive member who was always ready to lend a hand and welcome a new member to the Society.

Loss of a Long-time SEACS Memberpbjwelch2026-05-27T18:07:10+08:00

Museum Overview: Quanzhou Maritime Museum Visit on 12 March 2026

On 12 March 2026, members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS) visited the Quanzhou Maritime Museum. This is an overview of the museum's collection and displays.

Museum Overview: Quanzhou Maritime Museum Visit on 12 March 2026pbjwelch2026-04-12T13:22:35+08:00

Dehua County Ceramic Museum Visit on 10th March 2026

When SEACS members visited Dehua in March 2026, they visited a number of locations, museums and ceramic sites. The Dehua Ceramic Museum was one such highlight of the field trip.

Dehua County Ceramic Museum Visit on 10th March 2026pbjwelch2026-04-10T13:58:28+08:00

Don’t be Fooled by False Signs: A Lesson for all Collectors

Porcelain. When it first appeared in Europe in the Middle Ages, it caused a sensation. So rare, precious and mysterious, it was a gift to be treasured by kings.

Don’t be Fooled by False Signs: A Lesson for all Collectorspbjwelch2026-04-01T17:18:42+08:00

The work goes on … Singapore Updates

Now starts the hard work: An Update on the next steps of the Temasek and Shah Muncher....

The work goes on … Singapore Updatespbjwelch2026-04-01T16:40:27+08:00

Report of SEACS’ March 2026 Field Trip to Dehua & Xiamen

In March 2026 several Councillors and SEACS members visited the famous ceramic centre of Dehua. Highlights of that study tour, which will be repeated, are recorded here.

Report of SEACS’ March 2026 Field Trip to Dehua & Xiamenpbjwelch2026-04-02T12:25:25+08:00

Dr. Michael Flecker – The Life of a Marine Archaeologist

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Dr. Michael Flecker – The Life of a Marine Archaeologistpbjwelch2026-03-22T15:43:08+08:00