Description Make it a point to visit this place which was rated by famous antique collectors as one of the best places to hunt and bargain for antiques. Authentic artefacts and relics, some dating as far back as 300 years, can be found among other interesting and precious collectibles.
Here, you can find rare Chinese porcelain from the Sung, Ming or Ching dynasties as well as 17th century Dutch and 18th century Japanese porcelain. Indian brassware, Chinese brass irons, and intricately carved Chinese rosewood furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl can also be found here.
For numismatists, check out the gold, silver and copper coins dating back several centuries. Other interesting items include bangles, anklets, decorative hairpins, earrings, necklaces and brooches, some of which are mounted with colourful gemstones.
However, it is important to note that some antiques require clearance from the Director-General of the National Museum of Malaysia to be brought out from the country. Usually antique dealers will be able to advice purchasers of such items. Most will help buyers to fill in official clearance forms and forward them to the museum authority. You are advised to ask the dealers the procedures from the relevant authority. Getting There Melaka is easily accessible by roads. From Kuala Lumpur, you can take express buses to Melaka at Puduraya Bus Station. The two and half hour journey will cost you around RM7.90. This street is located in Melaka town where you can use either taxi (RM6), trishaw (RM20 per hour, RM6 for any one way trip) or town bus (No 17) to take you there from the bus stand.
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