Ancestor Painting, Grandfather in Black Coffer bevelled frames in poplar wood

bevelled frames in poplar wood

Ideal to dissipate food odours and keep midges at bay if used outdoors

The tassel comes in a brocade presentation box as shown

The table is based on the simple wooden daybeds that were used throughout China for reclining during the day and for sleeping on at night

Ancestor Painting, Grandfather in Black Coffer bevelled frames in poplar woodAncestor portraits form an important part of the Chinese practice of ancestor worship, created as near life size likenesses of the deceased. Families would honour and commemorate their ancestors, carrying out rituals and giving offerings. Our portraits are smaller replicas of the originals, but are otherwise accurate versions of the old paintings. The are supplied mounted and framed as shown. This one shows a high ranking civil official dressed in