Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Scarlet Wardrobe either grouped with others in

either grouped with others in our range or can be used to hold a tealight for atmospheric outdoor lighting

The table comfortably seats six and looks wonderful with our yoke-back side chairs

The drawers are mounted on metal runners for smooth opening and closing

and each one shows the age and patina associated with years of use

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Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Scarlet Wardrobe either grouped with others inAncestor portraits like this one formed an important part of the Chinese practice of ancestor worship. The family had a duty to honour and commemorate their ancestors, with rituals and offerings being an important part of this. Portraits were usually near life size and painted from a front perspective, with the subjects usually seated and wearing robes to show the insignia of their rank. Original ancestor paintings are now rare and highly sought