Ancestor Painting, Couple in Burgundy and Black Wall Panel Each of these is carved

Each of these is carved in deep relief on several levels

The spandrels are also decorated with stylised dragons in light relief carving

The gold has worn away in places but the various trees and mountains depicted can still be seen

with the same curved headrest and arms as the larger version

Ancestor Painting, Couple in Burgundy and Black Wall Panel Each of these is carvedThis large, colourful painting on canvas is a reproduction based on the ancestor portraits produced in China for centuries as part of the common practice of ancestor worship. Families would honour their ancestors by lighting joss sticks and placing offerings in front of their portraits, which would show either individuals, couples or in some cases several generations. The subjects would normally be shown seated, dressed in their official robes