Ancestor Painting, Grandfather in Black Coffer keeping your documents safe

keeping your documents safe

This gorgeous print is inspired by the designs seen on coromandel screens of the 18th century

Low tables and cabinets were in use from early on in China's history

The lacquer is original

The tassel comes in a brocade presentation box as shown

Ancestor Painting, Grandfather in Black Coffer keeping your documents safeAncestor 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