Daoist Ancestor House Shrine From Shanxi - Ca 1950 Origin - Mongolia It is constructed from a

It is constructed from a copper

or even in a bathroom setting

This handsome Stone Elephant was handcarved back in the days before the tourist boom in Rajasthan - Circa 1920

this beautifully made textile adds a sophisticated splash of colour to everyday dressing and special occasions alike

5 x 1 x 35 (wxdxh cms)

Daoist Ancestor House Shrine From Shanxi - Ca 1950 Origin - Mongolia It is constructed from aThis pretty Daoist shrine is a 1950's copy of a Shanxi ancestor house. Ancestor worship used to be very common in China and joss sticks would be lit daily in front of the house. This shrine is made in the form of a traditional Chinese home with a tiled roof embellished with makara (water dragons). The family shrine (kan) was an important piece of furniture in a traditional Chinese household and was usually displayed on an altar table against the rear