Description: Ancestor Portrait of Court Woman, Qing Dynasty 1840-1860 China. Image of a woman wearing a elaborate headdress and dressed in a typical blue robe. Painting is in good condition and is of the period. 48” x 25” mounted on board 40” x 21.5” paper on silk Painting mounted on board and stretchers. Unframed. Ready to be framed. Ancestor portraits have a long history in China and stems from filial piety. This one dates to mid Qing [CHING] dynasty (1644–1911), the last imperial dynasty. Family members commissioned ancestor portraits to commemorate deceased relatives. These paintings were treated with the greatest respect. On certain holidays, families would honor their ancestors by bowing before the portraits and placing food in front of them. If properly cared for, ancestors contributed to wealth and good fortune for their descendants. Thank you for your interest in my curated selection of rare and unusual pieces! We have taken pride for over 20 years in our excellent reputation, and strive to satisfy our clients’ exact needs. Please note that we take great care in accurately describing our items, and we support that with a money back guarantee. If you receive a product that is not as described, we will promptly refund the cost once the item has been returned in good order. If you have any questions or require further images/information in order to make a decision please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks and Best Regards, David Dixon and the Strange Imports Team
Price: 685 USD
Location: Carbondale, Colorado
End Time: 2024-11-23T21:00:16.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Rice Paper
Antique Chinese: watercolor
antique Asian: painting
China: antique
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Chinese: ancestor portrait
Region of Origin: China
Age: 1800-1849
