Ancestor Painting, Couple in Yellow and Black material-linen Base Diam 23cm H 48cm

Base Diam 23cm H 48cm

this small light coloured filing cabinet is in solid elm wood and has the same distinctive style as the larger version but with two drawers instead of five

Available in three sizes

They come in a variety of sizes

Ancestor Painting, Couple in Yellow and Black material-linen Base Diam 23cm H 48cmThis large ancestor portrait is a reproduction based on the paintings produced in China for centuries as part of the common practice of ancestor worship. Families would honour their ancestors with offerings placed in front of their portraits, which would show either individuals, couples or in some cases several generations. The subjects would be shown seated, dressed in their official robes displaying the square badges of their rank. Here the man and