Ancestor Painting, Couple in Burgundy and Black 29 x 36cm Raised wing-like carvings at each

Raised wing-like carvings at each end of the extended cabinet top indicate the religious function

The detail is extraordinary

this wonderful jar lamp is decorated with a classic blue and white design showing various tropical birds among blossom branches

Each one is created using traditional mortise and tenon joints

Ancestor Painting, Couple in Burgundy and Black 29 x 36cm Raised wing-like carvings at eachThis large, colourful painting on canvas is a reproduction based on the ancestor portraits produced in China for centuries as part of the common practice of ancestor worship. Families would honour their ancestors by lighting joss sticks and placing offerings in front of their portraits, which would show either individuals, couples or in some cases several generations. The subjects would normally be shown seated, dressed in their official robes