Asian antiques have always been of interest to collectors and investors. Recently, however, there has been a dramatic increase in interest in these rare collectibles.

While the world is experiencing an economic crisis, the Chinese in China having become wealthier and very keen to collect, or invest in, fine examples of their own heritage. The result is a growth of new antique auction houses all over China (many of these sell huge numbers of antiques, thousands at each auction, so much more than is normal in Europe or America). But added to this many of the Chinese outside China has become extremely wealthy too and they have added to this thriving demand for the scarcest significant Asian antiques whenever offered worldwide. We are now seeing record setting prices at the major auction houses for Chinese contemporary art.

The antique auction rooms have reported, that so far, they continue to be very busy. There has always been and probably always will be, new collectors interested in owning high caliber Asian works of art. Asian antiques have done particularly well, as there are such limited numbers of rare quality items available and such a very large growing demand.

The Internet too has been partly responsible for creating an even greater interest, introducing new collectors, or investors, from countries such as China, Japan, and India. It is still possible, however, to find good deals and reasonably priced Chinese and other Asian antiques online at the Asian Antique Shop at http://www.asianantiquebargains.com. You will find antiques from China, Japan, India, Korea, Mongolia, Tibet and Southeast Asia.

One of the many great features of the Asian Antiques shop is the immense diversity of antiques and a price range to fit all budgets. You can find antiques ranging from a few dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The Asian Antiques Shop features a lot of information about Asian antiques, their history, their value, and how to get started collecting Asian antiques. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned collector you are certain to find useful information.

The site features a diverse selection of antiques including such categories as porcelain, scrolls and wall hangings, swords and armor, chests, cabinets and tables, jade, statues, snuff bottles, robes and textiles, necklaces and pendants, and much, much more. There is something to make any Asian antique enthusiast, collector, or investor happy.

For more information visit the Asian Antiques Shop at http://www.asianantiquebargains.com.