My Personal Chinese Antiques Collection我喜爱的一部分中國古玩收藏品

My personal collections which include antiques from the Tang Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty, Ching Dynasty, etc.  These are some of them.

Ancient porcelain -  Centre piece is for lighting oil lamp; two side pieces for lighting candles.  Over two hundred years (with authenticity certificate from China)

One pair of ancient tea cups - over 100 years old

Nonya ware - Ancient crockery of phoenix and flowers design (plates and spoons) - can serve  six tables of 10 persons per table



Ancient big joss urn with phoenix and flowers design



Ancient big joss urn with phoenix and flowers design

Ancient big joss urn with phoenix and flowers design

Ancient crockery with phoenix and flowers design (plates of 5 sizes) - can serve 6 tables of 10 persons per table 

Ancient crockery of phoenix and flowers design (bowls of six sizes) - can serve 6 tables of 10 persons per table

Ancient crockery of phoenix and flowers design (close up view of bowls) - can serve six tables of 10 persons per table 

Ancient crockery of phoenix and flowers design (close up view of bowls of six sizes) - can serve six tables of 10 persons per table

Ancient and rare blue porcelain set of five used for praying.  Most temples have them in bornze only.  Centre piece is used for burning sandalwood.   Beside it are two vases for flowers.  The two end  pieces are for lighting candles.

Rare and ancient blue porcelain bowl on high stand used by emperors  for serving soup



Ancient crockery in phoenix and flowers design (close up view of plates) - can serve six tables of 10 persons per table 

Tea set and chopsticks made from jade

Collection of old liquor

Collection of old liquor

8 tiers of ancient basket ("Seah Nah") used during ancient times for distributing "ang koo", "ang ee", suffron rice (nasi kunyit), etc to relatives and friends during the baby's first moon ("muar gueh") or for distributing birthday mee and "mee koo" to relatives and friends to celebrate the birthdays of the partriach or matriach of the family.  It was used by rich families only who have very big cars - so that this big basket can enter the cars 

Special basket ("Seah Nah") used for similar occasions mentioned above

Rare black porcelain vase which is over 100 years old

Rare ancient porcelain vases which are over 200 years old.  In front are "Hock, Lock, Siew" porcelain figurines 

Jade boat in the shape of a dragon

Two pairs of ancient vases which are more than two hundred years old

Writing of the Chinese word "Jen" (meaning to have patience and tolerance - having the ability to "loon") by Reverend Shong Yen, a famous calligrapher in Singapore.  He writes inspirational words for many high profile people

Writing of the Chinese word "Hock" (meaning  prosperity) by Reverend Shong Yen, a famous calligrapher in Singapore.  He writes inspirational words for many high profile people

Ancient chairs ("Hup Soo Ee") with mother-of-pearls

Ancient chairs ("Hup Soo Ee") with mother-of-pearls).  It has the bat design which signifies longevity

First bamboo design chair "Hup Soo Ee" with the bat design which signifies longevity

Rare special ancient chair used by Emperors.  The two flaps at the side can be opened up to place the tea cups for the Emperor

Close up view of the Emperor's chair mentioned above

Another close up view of the Emperor's chair with the two side flaps opened up

Close up view of the side flap of the Emperor's chair

Close up view showing the bat design at the back of the ancient chair with the bamboo design 

Ancient chair (Hup Soo Ee)

Ancient chairs with mother-of-pearls

Ancient chairs with mother-of-pearls

Ancient chairs with bat and bamboo design

Rare ancient sauce plate - over 200 years old (Ming Dynasty)
大清皇朝九五之尊蝴蝶龙碟盘

Seven-layered crystals with seven colours (Yew Lee") 

Old Buddha image

Black Jade - Old Buddha image from Burma

White jade Laughing Buddha image

Mixed purple jade Laughing Buddha image

Antique miniture pagoda made from bronze for keeping Buddha's relics

Close up view of antique miniture pagoda made from bronze for storing Buddha relics

Old Buddha image ("Chen Sen") - over 800 years old

Old Buddha image (("Soo Thong") - over 800 years old

Old Buddha image ("Soo Thong") - over 800 years old

Old Buddha image (Sukothai)  - over 800 years

Old Buddha images - over 100 yeares old

Marble Sleeping Buddha image from Burma

Teakwood alter carved with small Buddha images anembedded with semi precious stones.  In the centre is the marble image of Buddha.



In the centre is the old image of Buddha which is over 1,200 years old. The V King of Thailand had paid homage to the image of this Buddha.  It is a treasure of Thailand.   

Image of  "Kuan Kong"

Image of Laughing Buddha and Kuan Im sitting on a fish

Using 108 ancient coins from China ("Chnee") to make the image of a human being.  The eyes are made of gold.  It reflects the ancient saying our eyes must be sharp ("Bak Chiew Kim"), man must money to survive ("Chee Choe Lang").  Meaning: If our eyes are sharp and we are alert of what is happening and we have the money we will be successful and we will be able to earn more money.  In short "No money, no talk", "If you have money, you can have anything".  This is the richest man in the world. If you display this rich man in your house it will bring you good luck and prosperity.

Close up view of "Chee Choe Lung"



Red crystal ball ("Da Hung Pow") for bringing good luck

Pendant set in white gold.  Certain parts which are hooked up can be removed to change the pattern.  This pattern was created by a skilled craftsman 

Rare 2.5 carat yellow diamond ring

Ancient gold key holder

Dark green jade and gold hair pin.  The name of the jade is "Fay Chooi" 

Black jade set comprising two pendants, a pair of earrings, a ring and a bracelet

Ruby and diamonds set comprising a pendant, a pair of earrings, a ring and a bracelet.  This set was made in Sri Lanka.

Close up view of the ruby bracelet

Bangle made from rare black cane (obtained from the sea) set in gold.  Used to prevent evils and charms ("Pek Seah, Pek Kong") 



Close up view of the bangle mentioned above

Butterfly brooch with jade set in gold

Jade and diamonds set comprising a bracelet, a ring and a pair of earrings

Rare craftsmandship - Dark green jade cut into a pendant (size of fifty-sen coin) set with diamonds.  The jade is as thin as paper (showing the skill of the craftsman who was able to cut the jade so thin without any crack.)

The jade pendant mentioned above

Jade pendant with the Chinese word "Hock" to bring the wearer good luck and prosperity and jade ring

Different view of the above jade pendant and ring

Jade kerosang set in diamonds and gold comprising 1 kerosang set of 3 (for pinning together the kebaya - "nonya blouse), one brooch (with the same design as the kerosang, one pair of earrings and one ring

One jade set with diamonds and gold comprising one bracelet, one pendant and one pair of earrings

Close up view of the abovementioned jade pendant set with diamonds and gold 

Jade "Khee Lin" pendant

Jade Laughing Buddha pendant

Jade Laughing Buddha pendant

Jade pendant

Diamond ring (with "backward diamonds")

Diamond ring

One Jade pendant cut in rectangular shape
One Jade pendant in the shape of "Kuan Im" set with some diamonds 

The above antiques, old Buddhas and jewelleries, etc are for sale and the proceeds will be for my charity fund.  I intend to provide free medication for the needy and donate coffins for the deceased of the poor etc.  Those who are interested to purchase the above, please contact

Jordan Choo at H/P No: +6017-4752715  OR

email: harmonychoo@gmail.com  OR