Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy h200 with a waisted seat and

with a waisted seat and 'horse hoof' feet

The name 'Yoke-Back' chair comes from the curved top rail seen on this timeless Chinese design

whilst the carved spandrels that taper down to the cabinet's feet and the apron at the bottom are still fully intact

clean style

Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy h200 with a waisted seat andAncestor 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