Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19thC Plates It is an excellent example

It is an excellent example of its type with high quality stitch work

it is ready to be wall mounted and used immediately

This piece comes with two drawers for storage which were originally fixed panels

casting a warm glow across intricately carved façades

Please note that this piece is very heavy

Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19thC Plates It is an excellent exampleAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. It played an important part in each family's clan life. Ancestor figures were cherished and honoured daily with an offering of incense. This was believed to protect the home and family members. Chinese "kin", lineage, is also known as a "clan". These are families of direct male descendants sharing the same surname. Clans are still most active in the southern and eastern