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Chinese Ancestor Portraits

Pair of portraits depicting grandparents

Chinese Ancestor Portraits

Pair of portraits depicting grandparents

Ancestor portraits form an important part of the Chinese practice of ancestor worship, created as near life size likenesses of the deceased. Families would honour and commemorate their ancestors, carrying out rituals and giving offerings.

£450 the pair

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Dimensions: 60cm (23½") High, 38cm (15") Wide, 2cm (0¾") Deep
Stock code: P01363
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Painted canvas in black destressed frames.

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