Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - Early 20th Century Origin - Cambodia With its 2 spacious drawers

With its 2 spacious drawers

Hamsa can distinguish good from evil

Can also be made as a coffee table

This example is made from less commonly used cypress wood and is from Shanxi province in Northern China

the thick plank seat and simple

Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - Early 20th Century Origin - Cambodia With its 2 spacious drawersThis antique Chinese ancestor 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 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