Ancestor Painting, Couple in Yellow and Black material-linen Although smaller than our other

Although smaller than our other 'Contemporary Asian' wardrobe

The doors are mounted on wooden hinges in a very traditional style

with 'waisted' seats

this small light coloured filing cabinet is in solid elm wood and has the same distinctive style as the larger version but with two drawers instead of five

also formed part of the dowry

Ancestor Painting, Couple in Yellow and Black material-linen Although smaller than our otherThis large ancestor portrait is a reproduction based on the paintings produced in China for centuries as part of the common practice of ancestor worship. Families would honour their ancestors with offerings placed in front of their portraits, which would show either individuals, couples or in some cases several generations. The subjects would be shown seated, dressed in their official robes displaying the square badges of their rank. Here the man and