Ancestor Painting, Family furnish-feed on which it would have

on which it would have formed the main fascia over the entrance

Note that each item is unique and therefore may differ slightly from the example shown

There is some discoloration in places from use over the years

Tables like this one would be placed centrally against the rear wall of the main reception room of the home

The random looking design of this warm elm

Ancestor Painting, Family furnish-feed on which it would haveAncestor paintings like this one were an important part of the widespread Chinese practice of ancestor worship. Families would remember and worship their ancestors with offerings placed in front of these paintings. Portraits were painted from front on and usually close to life size, with the subjects normally seated and wearing robes to show their rank badge. In many cases the portrait would be of a single ancestor, but they could also be of a couple