Ancestor Painting, Grandmother Official in Burgundy Bracelet dark brown glaze and most

dark brown glaze and most still have the red wax export seal that is stamped before they can leave China

is in the classic 'square cornered' design of most Chinese cabinets

Base Diam 21cm Height 49cm

This black lacquer chest is in the classic frame and panel construction that is typical of Chinese furniture

circa 1850)

Ancestor Painting, Grandmother Official in Burgundy Bracelet dark brown glaze and mostAncestor paintings like this were used in China as an important part of the practice of ancestor worship. Families would remember and worship their ancestors with offerings. Portraits were painted from front on and usually life size, with the subjects normally seated and wearing robes to show their rank badge. Original ancestor paintings are now rare and highly sought after. Our paintings are reproductions and smaller in size, but are accurate