SINGAPORE & SOUTHEAST ASIA
Xing Zhou
The collection’s Singapore and wider maritime Southeast Asian tradition, with wood studies showing vessel and ray structures in close detail.
View wood studies ↗THE OLD WILD AGARWOOD COLLECTION
A fragrance.
A forest.
A family legacy.
Formed by the tree. Transformed by the forest.
Preserved by time.
OLD WILD AGARWOOD · SINGAPOREDiscover our story ↓
薪火相传，香韵长存。
Some stories are
written in wood.
传承
A private collection, inherited from a father. A lifetime of appreciation, passed from one generation to the next.
Our story begins in the 1970s, among the stalls of Singapore’s Sungei Road flea market. As a boy, our collector followed his late father through a world of agarwood and sandalwood, learning to appreciate the character of each piece.
Today, these old wild agarwood specimens are preserved for their fragrance, natural history and cultural significance. We welcome collectors, distributors and researchers who share an interest in understanding them and carrying their stories forward.
Begin a conversation ↗Three traditions.
A world within the grain.
Explore the regional groupings used in our collection, each with its own tradition of agarwood appreciation.
VIETNAM & NEIGHBOURING REGIONS
Hui An
A traditional grouping associated with Vietnam and neighbouring regions. The supplied close-up offers a glimpse of its resin-rich wood.
View wood studies ↗HAINAN · GUANGDONG · GUANGXI
Chinese agarwood
The Chinese tradition includes Aquilaria sinensis, appreciated for its place in incense culture and the intricate structure of its wood.
View wood studies ↗Regional names follow the collector’s traditional groupings; photographs alone do not establish botanical species or provenance.
A material to appreciate.
A history to preserve.
Nature, resin and time
Wild agarwood records the interaction of the tree and its environment. Resin, wood structure and natural aging give each specimen an individual character. The collection invites closer study through cross-sectional photography and discussion of chemical analysis.
A place in traditional culture
Known as 沉香 (Chen Xiang), agarwood has long been appreciated in incense, perfumery and spiritual traditions across Asia. Here, it is presented for cultural appreciation and research, without claims to treat any medical condition.
Provenance & responsible trade
Provenance is part of a specimen’s story. Please enquire about the documentation for individual pieces. International movement of CITES-listed specimens is subject to applicable permits and destination requirements.
Read Singapore NParks guidance ↗Certifications
A legacy, documented.
Explore two historical re-export documents supplied by the collector as part of the collection record.
View certifications ↗
COLLECTORS · DISTRIBUTORS · RESEARCHERS
Let’s talk.
For available pieces, collection details and research enquiries, please get in touch directly.