Ceramic Stories

One of the joys of collecting ceramics are the stories behind the pieces we have in our collections. Many of the stories you are about to read are from real collectors, the majority of whom are members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society, who have shared here the motivation or emotion–or knowledge gained or lessons learned–from a ceramic in their collection. Other stories are from folk tales or other literary sources where potters or ceramics have played a key role. We hope you will enjoy these stories, and do let us know if you’d like to add your own….

Dehua County Ceramic Museum Visit on 10th March 2026

2026-04-10T13:58:28+08:00

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 20262026-04-10T13:58:28+08:00

Song-Yuan Ceramics at an MTR Station

2026-03-19T10:43:11+08:00

While walking excitedly to watch the famous HK Rugby 7s at the new Kai Tak stadium last year, Ida Chow was distracted by a display of Song-Yuan ceramics on display at the concourse of Sung Wong Toi MTR station.

Song-Yuan Ceramics at an MTR Station2026-03-19T10:43:11+08:00

Report of SEACS’ 2024 Field Trip to Penang & the Bujang Valley

2024-12-15T09:33:48+08:00

Each year, SEACS organises a field & study trip to a site of local archaeological and/or ceramic interest. This year, the Society opted for a return visit to Kedah and the Bujang River area to be updated on its more recent discoveries and to visit the newly opened site museum.

Report of SEACS’ 2024 Field Trip to Penang & the Bujang Valley2024-12-15T09:33:48+08:00

The Tang Shipweck artefacts in London

2024-10-19T12:02:52+08:00

SEACS Council member Darlene Kasten reports on Singapore's beloved 'Tang Shipwreck' artefacts on loan and now displayed in London's British Museum through 23 February 2025.

The Tang Shipweck artefacts in London2024-10-19T12:02:52+08:00

A Sukhothai Waster

2024-01-27T14:37:09+08:00

A letter of enquiry regarding a collector's suspected Sukhothai ceramic elicits our expert member's advice

A Sukhothai Waster2024-01-27T14:37:09+08:00

Four Scholars feature on a late Qing Dynasty Famille Rose bowl

2023-11-30T09:54:16+08:00

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.

Four Scholars feature on a late Qing Dynasty Famille Rose bowl2023-11-30T09:54:16+08:00
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