Ancestor Painting, Grandfather in Yellow Brush mounted on a black wooden

mounted on a black wooden stand

The seats are set flush into the thick frames

The drawers are in solid elm wood

With three drawers either side and a lower shelf that's ideal for holding magazines

phone chargers

Ancestor Painting, Grandfather in Yellow Brush mounted on a black woodenAncestor paintings were used in China as an important part of ancestor worship. It was the duty of the family to honour and commemorate their ancestors, with rituals and offerings a regular and important part of this. Portraits were usually near life size and painted from a front perspective, with the subjects usually seated and wearing robes showing the insignia of their rank and status. Original ancestor paintings are now rare and highly sought