Ancestor Painting, Grandmother in Yellow h160 An iconic design

An iconic design

the table is made from solid reclaimed elm and the pronounced wood grain is especially attractive on larger pieces like this

with two small drawers above the two doors and a removable shelf inside

Kang cabinets were used to hold all sorts of general household items

Ancestor Painting, Grandmother in Yellow h160 An iconic designPaintings like this one were used in China as an important part of the practice of ancestor worship. Families would commemorate their ancestors with food offerings and rituals. Commemorative portraits were usually near life size and painted from a front perspective, with the subjects normally sitting and wearing robes to show the insignia of their rank and status. Original ancestor paintings are now rare and highly sought after. Our paintings are