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.