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The base sits on a wooden stand

they are ideal for any room throughout the year

scenes of children at play

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Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy finish-lacquer The base sits on aAncestor 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