Ancestor Painting, Couple in Blue and Black lamps-and-lanterns simply styled wardrobe is a

simply styled wardrobe is a reproduction of the thick framed 'square cornered' cabinets that were commonly made in Beijing and other parts of northern China

A perfect accompaniment to our red or black lacquer cabinets

Used either as a divider or with hinges as a four panel folding screen

The old labels are still clear

Ancestor Painting, Couple in Blue and Black lamps-and-lanterns simply styled wardrobe is aThis large ancestor portrait is a reproduction based on the paintings traditionally used in China for centuries for the practice of ancestor worship. Families would honour their ancestors with offerings placed on altar tables below their portraits, which would show either individuals, couples or in some cases several generations together. The subjects would be shown seated, dressed in official robes that displayed the square badges of their rank. Here