Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - 19th Century Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Condition: Excellent Antique Condition With

Condition: Excellent Antique Condition With Rich Original Patina And Age-Related Wear

This late Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Isho Dansu is from Sendai province

where it will naturally weather over time

Date: Ca 1900 (inlay work added later)

Height excluding stand: 86 cm

Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - 19th Century Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Condition: Excellent Antique Condition WithThis 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.