Farewell to former SEACS member Prof. Elizabeth Moore
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a former mem [...]
Dr. Li Baoping’s members’ lecture on China’s Blue-and-White Ceramics now available online
SEACS members can now view our January programme: a richly-illustrated talk by Dr. Li Baoping on China's blue-and-white porcelain, covering both those iconic pieces that are our earliest evidence to the remaining questions as to the when, where and how's of China's most iconic ceramic. Non-members can view the society's extensive library of previously video-recorded lectures by joining SEACS online.
The Earliest Blue-and White Porcelain
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SEACS Members Share Highlights of their November field trip to Northern Thailand
The report of our November trip to Northern Thailand to visit its kil [...]
Our sympathy to the family of Lifetime SEACS member TAN Shook Fong
Tan Shook Fong (or 'Shook' as she was known to her many friends) wa [...]
SEACS Members return from their Field Trip to Sukhothai & surrounding kiln sites
Sixteen intrepid SEACS members led by its two Thailand-resident membe [...]
Four Scholars feature on a late Qing Dynasty Famille Rose bowl
SEACS former president Alvin Chia shares with members a late Qing Dynasty Famille Rose bowl that features four well-known Chinese scholars/literati: Wang Xizhi, Si Maguang, Tao Yuanming, and Zhu Geliang.
Port & Pottery Exhibition open now in Kuala Lumpur until 31 December 2023
SEACS members travelling to Kuala Lumpur before the end of the year, don't miss this exhibition "Rediscovering Ancient and Contemporary Ceramics of Malacca" organised by the Museum of Asian Art, Universiti Malaya, and DSIC, open M-F, closed Sat, Sun & public holidays. Free admission.
SEACS Members invited to attend two Upcoming SCCS Lectures on Dec. 11 and 15
SEACS Members are invited to attend two English public lectures by Prof Sabrina Rastelli, Professor of Chinese Art and Archeology, Ca Foscari University Venice, Italy on (1) the aesthetics of Chinese ceramics during the N. Song and Jin Dynasties, and (2) secrets of the Yaozhou Kilns revealed in recent archaeological finds. Both lectures will be conducted in English and are free.
Singapore’s Missing Gold Coins
Two ancient gold coins, probably from Aceh, were discovered in Singapore in the middle of the 19th century. Unfortunately, they disappeared a few decades later. SEACS Council member Shu Tieng FOO has researched these famed 'missing gold coins' in an article published in the Oct-Dec 2023 issue of BiblioAsia, published by the Singapore National Library. We think you'll find it as fascinating...
Former SEACS Council Members in the News
On 28 August 2023, Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Sze Wee, recounted how he first met Juliana Lim 20 years ago, when they were both volunteers on the Council of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society. The event was the launch of Juliana's memoir at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, during which she recounted her life and experiences in helping build the arts in Singapore. Her delightful memoir (For Arts' Sake: Memoirs of a Singapore Arts Manager) can be purchased from Epigram and Kinokuniya bookshops and on-line at Amazon, Lazada and Shopee.
John Miksic Wins Singapore Award
Congratulations to our past President Prof John N Miksic for being conferred the Public Service Medal for his contribution to developing archaeology in Singapore at this year's National Day Awards Ceremony. John has been a long-time friend and mentor of the society, serving on its Council for many years before taking on the Presidency 2020-2022. He has given the society countless talks and led us on fascinating field trips from Java to Myanmar to Kedah, sharing his enthusiasm and his knowledge with our members and their families, inspiring new generations of archaeologists.