The Chris Ong Collection

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A renowned hotelier, Chris Ong is also a passionate collector of all things Peranakan. A fifth generation Baba, he has amassed an unrivalled collection of antiques — notably porcelain and furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl, items from a traditional wedding chamber and much more. The sumptuous coffee table book is not only a pictorial documentation of Ong’s collection but it also lets readers in on the stories behind the pieces. The journey through Ong’s collection ends with a feature of the magnificent intricate and gilded doors that used to front many heritage buildings in George Town.

 

With photographs by Nicky Almasy and beautifully designed, this is a highly collectible volume.

RM280.00

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A renowned hotelier, Chris Ong is also a passionate collector of all things Peranakan. A fifth generation Baba, he has amassed an unrivalled collection of antiques — notably porcelain and furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl, items from a traditional wedding chamber and much more. The sumptuous coffee table book is not only a pictorial documentation of Ong’s collection but it also lets readers in on the stories behind the pieces. The journey through Ong’s collection ends with a feature of the magnificent intricate and gilded doors that used to front many heritage buildings in George Town.

 

With photographs by Nicky Almasy and beautifully designed, this is a highly collectible volume.

Publisher: George Town Heritage Hotels

Hardback

2024

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