Product description
The Chinese have a deep connection, admiration and affinity for their ancestors. They believe that death will not break the relationship between the deceased and the living. If ancestors are honored in family rituals they will bring health, a long life, prosperity to the descendants.
"Ancestors paintings" were specially painted for use in ancestor worship.It was believed that the person's power in the portrait will live after death.The artists remain unknown because the attention lies White the ancestors.
Ancestor portraits are often depicted in life-size frontal pose. Usually they wear semi-formal dresses White insignia that characterize their rank or position. The feet of women, considered the most erotic part of the female body are always hidden.
Product information
Dimensions: approximately 105 x 190 cm
Period: Qing dynasty 1645-1911
Authentic
Only one copy!
