Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes living space

living space

103 x 47 x 188 (wxdxh cms)

Executed in natural pigments and preserved within a simple wooden frame

This would have come from a tree over 1

Underneath those are two smaller drawers and a small corner set of drawers

Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes living spaceThis antique Chinese ancestor scroll painting dates to the 19th century and would have originally hung above an altar in a family home. Ancestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. Ancestors were honored daily with an offering of incense. This was believed to protect the home and family members. These paintings are excellent social history and show the exact style of clothes officials would have worn when taking court.