Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy h200 now faded but still providing

now faded but still providing a lovely contrast to the black lacquer

clean style

It has a pull out shelf for a computer keyboard

Lattice panels like this were used in both interior and exterior windows or doors

Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy h200 now faded but still providingAncestor portraits were an important part of the Chinese practice 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