Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Garden Size Between Front Columns: 168

Size Between Front Columns: 168 x 187 (wxh cm) to the center of the arch

The body of the lamp is ingeniously formed as a stylised peacock

Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'manjus'

Medium: 35 x 25 (wxh cms)

This old ore form an Indian lifeboat has been painted with the words 'Crawfish consumption zone'

Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Garden Size Between Front Columns: 168Ancestor 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