Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - Early 20th Century Chapati Box Materials: Wood with scratchwork lacquer

Materials: Wood with scratchwork lacquer finish

Features: Brass-bound construction

exceptionally fine hand-painted depiction of Radha and Krishna

This style of horse is from the Rann of Kutch and would have been carved by a skilled craftsman

Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - Early 20th Century Chapati Box Materials: Wood with scratchwork lacquerThis 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