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Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figures. This early 19th-century ancestor figure was carefully hand-carved and painted to bear the likeness of one of its original owner's important forebears. The figure depicts a seated male official dressed in flowing robes. The polychromed finish has worn considerably over time for a beautiful, weathered texture. The small compartment in the back was used to hold consecration materials, such as a small paper scroll bearing a hand-written prayer. // Depth: 2.5"

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1800
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CMRC038
Incollect Reference #:	802488

Dimensions

W.	4.5 in;	H.	9.75 in;
W.	11.43 cm;	H.	24.77 cm;

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