Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy h200 The chair legs are slightly

The chair legs are slightly tapered at the bottom and curved above the seat to match the backrest

Lattice panels like this were used in both interior and exterior windows or doors

This small warm colour filing cabinet is in solid elm wood and has the same distinctive style as the larger version but with two drawers instead of five

It has a pull out shelf for a computer keyboard

along with the circular door hardware and brass handles

Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy h200 The chair legs are slightlyAncestor portraits were an important part of the Chinese practice of ancestor worship. It was the duty of the family to honour and commemorate their ancestors, with rituals and offerings a regular and important part of this. Portraits were usually near life size and painted from a front perspective, with the subjects usually seated and wearing robes showing the insignia of their rank and status. Original ancestor paintings are now rare and highly