Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - Ca 1928 Period - 18th Century 16 x 16 x 14

16 x 16 x 14 (wxdxh cms)

It appears to be one of a pair as the cabinet is handed

Jaisalmer stone is a highly prized yellow stone and Jaisalmer artwork is highly prized in India

The field contains kati rimo latticework subtly interspersed with auspicious symbols

This old Indian reverse glass painting is painted in the Tanjore style and depicts the Hindu goddess Saraswati playing a saraswati veena

Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - Ca 1928 Period - 18th Century 16 x 16 x 14This antique Chinese ancestor watercolour scroll painting dates to the first half of the 20th century and would have originally hung above an altar in a family home. Ancestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. Ancestors were honoured daily with an offering of incense. This was believed to protect the home and family members. These paintings are excellent social history and show the exact style of clothes officials