Singapore / Shopping / Antiques

Antiques from all over Asia can be found in Singapore ,although Chinese antiques predominate ?chiefly porcelain and ceramics, jade, bronze items and scrolls. The range of porcelain and ceramics is particularly good. Even pieces from the Tang and Qing dynasties can be found. Thai ceramics dating back to the 13th and 15th century are another favourite target for collectors. Brass lamps, bronze statuettes and inlaid jewellery boxes are some of the Indian antiques available and Indonesian, Vietnamese and Burmese pieces of genuine antiquity are also to be found. Among the best-known places for antique collectors are shopping centres in Tanglin Road, Orchard Road, Cuppage Road and shops in several hotel arcades.