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What are Chinese ancestor paintings?
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Chinese ancestor paintings are portraits of the deceased ancestors of a Chinese family. These portraits would be done by an artist to honor and remember their ancestors, and legend had it that if these paintings were properly cared for, the ancestors would bring fortune to the family. Shop an array of Chinese ancestor paintings on 1stDibs.
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Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Ancestral Portrait of a man and woman. Portrait shows a man and a woman, each in patterned
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Ancestral Portrait, Gouache on Paper. Portrait shows four family members, each in patterned
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paper
LARGE 138X114CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese Ancestral Portrait on the original paper with a lovely glazed frame
I have a small selection of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Plywood
$1,790 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
male portrait; painting on rice paper; painting can be rolled up
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
group portrait; painting is on rice paper; 41in(W) x 59in(H) are the overall measurements of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
LARGE PAIR OF 133X78CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS WITH GOLD BORDERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits on the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Plywood
$2,984 Sale Price
20% Off