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Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - Ca 1928 Period - 18th Century It would make an interesting

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It would make an interesting alternative to a painting or print

This old Indian reverse glass painting is painted in the Tanjore style and depicts the Hindu goddess Saraswati playing a saraswati veena

It appears to be one of a pair as the cabinet is handed

The field contains kati rimo latticework subtly interspersed with auspicious symbols

They were symbols of their favourite deity hung on the walls of village huts often covering a wall cavity which would have held a house god like Shiva

Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - Ca 1928 Period - 18th Century It would make an interestingThis antique Chinese ancestor watercolour scroll painting dates to the first half of the 20th 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 honoured 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

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