Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy h200 worn on the top surface

worn on the top surface to the richly grained elm wood beneath

This small warm colour filing cabinet is in solid elm wood and has the same distinctive style as the larger version but with two drawers instead of five

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

along with the circular door hardware and brass handles

clean style

Ancestor Painting, Grandfather Official in Burgundy h200 worn on the top surfaceAncestor 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