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Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful original Chinese Ancestor Portrait with a Chinese married couple great faded colors.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Chinese Ancestor Portrait

Chinese Ancestor Portrait

H 77.17 in W 53.55 in D 1.19 in
Chinese Ancestor Painting
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese ancestor painting on silk in faux bamboo frame, 20th century. 17 ¼ by 30 inches
Category

20th Century Chinese Other Paintings

Materials

Silk, Wood

Chinese Ancestor Painting
Chinese Ancestor Painting

Chinese Ancestor Painting

H 37 in W 24 in D 7 in
Chinese Ancestor Painting
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese ancestor painting on silk in faux bamboo frame, 20th century. 17 ¼ by 30 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Chinese Ancestor Painting
Chinese Ancestor Painting

Chinese Ancestor Painting

H 30 in W 17.25 in D 1 in
Antique Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Antique Chinese ancestor portrait on canvas, Qing dynasty, showing the patriarch and the matriarch
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Antique Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Antique Chinese Ancestor Portrait

Antique Chinese Ancestor Portrait

H 74.41 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Chinese Ancestor Painting Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor painting. Antique Chinese Ancestor paintings are sought after for
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Paper

Chinese Ancestor Painting Qing Dynasty
Chinese Ancestor Painting Qing Dynasty

Chinese Ancestor Painting Qing Dynasty

H 63 in W 41 in D 2 in
Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese ancestor portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary. Antique tempera on paper painting of a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary
Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary

Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary

H 31 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait Depicting a Man in Golden Robes
Located in New York, NY
Chinese ancestor portrait depicting a man in flowing golden robes decorated with medalions
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait Depicting a Man in Golden Robes
Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait Depicting a Man in Golden Robes

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait Depicting a Man in Golden Robes

H 43 in W 30.5 in D 0.73 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Large Size, Framed
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice pair of Chinese ancestor family group portraits, 19th century, on paper, framed in teak
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Large Size, Framed
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Large Size, Framed

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Large Size, Framed

H 65 in W 39 in D 2 in
19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait
19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait

19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portrait

H 60 in W 36.5 in D 2 in
Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, circa 1900
Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, circa 1900

Framed Chinese Ancestor Portrait, circa 1900

H 82.5 in W 36.25 in D 1 in
Large-Scale Antique Chinese Ancestor Photograph
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully framed, large-scale antique Chinese photograph of a woman in traditional garb. A
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Photography

Materials

Paper

Large-Scale Antique Chinese Ancestor Photograph
Large-Scale Antique Chinese Ancestor Photograph

Large-Scale Antique Chinese Ancestor Photograph

H 30 in W 23 in D 1.5 in
Monumental Chinese Ancestor Portrait, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Reflecting the role that ancestor worship played in Chinese culture, this Qing-dynasty painting
Category

20th Century Qing Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Pigment, Paint, Linen

Monumental Chinese Ancestor Portrait, c. 1900
Monumental Chinese Ancestor Portrait, c. 1900

Monumental Chinese Ancestor Portrait, c. 1900, 1900

H 76.5 in W 58.5 in D 2 in
Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Portrait, 19th Century, Ancestor officer commemorate portrait and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting
Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting

Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting

H 72 in W 30.5 in D 1.5 in
Monumental Chinese Ancestor Portrait Scroll, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
excellent example of ancestral portraiture and points to the central role ancestor worship played in Chinese
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Monumental Chinese Ancestor Portrait Scroll, c. 1850
Monumental Chinese Ancestor Portrait Scroll, c. 1850

Monumental Chinese Ancestor Portrait Scroll, c. 1850

H 89.5 in W 66.5 in D 2 in
Pair Chinese Ancestor Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5091 Pair ancestor reverse paintings on glass set in wood frames
Category

Vintage 1940s Asian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Paint

Pair Chinese Ancestor Reverse Paintings on Glass
Pair Chinese Ancestor Reverse Paintings on Glass

Pair Chinese Ancestor Reverse Paintings on Glass

H 23.25 in W 19.25 in D 1 in
Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, circa 1880s
Located in Chicago, IL
Believing that the departed continue to hold influence over the lives of the living, many Chinese
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, circa 1880s
Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, circa 1880s

Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, circa 1880s

H 32.25 in W 23 in D 2 in
Ethereal Terracotta Chinese Ancestor Sculpture on Lucite Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely terracotta sculpture of an Asian figure with beautiful weathered patina. Custom lucite base.
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ethereal Terracotta Chinese Ancestor Sculpture on Lucite Base
Ethereal Terracotta Chinese Ancestor Sculpture on Lucite Base

Ethereal Terracotta Chinese Ancestor Sculpture on Lucite Base

H 17.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Chinese Ancestors Painting of Generations Family Officers.Scroll Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scroll Painting of Chinese Qing Dynasty Family Generations of Imperial Officers This family with
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Ancestors Painting of Generations Family Officers.Scroll Painting
Chinese Ancestors Painting of Generations Family Officers.Scroll Painting

Chinese Ancestors Painting of Generations Family Officers.Scroll Painting

H 83 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Ink and Pigment on Paper
Located in Chicago, IL
Believing that the departed continue to hold influence over the lives of the living, many Chinese
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pigment, Ink, Paper

Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Ink and Pigment on Paper
Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Ink and Pigment on Paper

Pair of Framed Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Ink and Pigment on Paper, c. 1850

H 32.25 in W 23 in D 2 in
Early Chinese Carpet with Stylized Lotus Flowers and Leaf Stems
Located in Milan, IT
in a Chinese ancestor portrait of the Qing dynasty (see M. Franses, op cit.). A fragment with a very
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Early Chinese Carpet with Stylized Lotus Flowers and Leaf Stems
Early Chinese Carpet with Stylized Lotus Flowers and Leaf Stems

Early Chinese Carpet with Stylized Lotus Flowers and Leaf Stems

W 168.12 in L 270.08 in
Red Tole Peinte and Decalcomania Chinoiserie Umbrella Stand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a printed Chinese ancestor portrait.
Category

20th Century French Chinoiserie Umbrella Stands

Materials

Tôle

Red Tole Peinte and Decalcomania Chinoiserie Umbrella Stand
Red Tole Peinte and Decalcomania Chinoiserie Umbrella Stand

Red Tole Peinte and Decalcomania Chinoiserie Umbrella Stand

H 19 in Dm 8.5 in
Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
coffer played a central role in Chinese ancestor worship. Handcrafted of northern elmwood in China
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850
Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850

Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850

H 43.5 in W 90 in D 30.5 in
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 17'10" x 17'10" - 545 x 545 )
Located in New York, NY
Ningxia North Central China 17'10" x 17'10" Circa 1850 Warp: cotton, off white, handspun, Z-4-S
Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 17'10" x 17'10" - 545 x 545 )
Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 17'10" x 17'10" - 545 x 545 )

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 17'10" x 17'10" - 545 x 545 )

W 214 in L 214 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved Ancestor figure This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure
19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure

19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure

H 11.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestor worship was an integral part of traditional Chinese home life. This carved figure bears
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800
Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800

Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800

H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Qing-Dynasty Ancestor Portrait
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately detailed composition is a late-Qing dynasty ancestor portrait depicting several
Category

Late 19th Century Qing Figurative Paintings

Materials

Silk, Fabric, Paint, Pigment

Chinese Qing-Dynasty Ancestor Portrait
Chinese Qing-Dynasty Ancestor Portrait

Chinese Qing-Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Late 19th Century

H 82.5 in W 36.25 in D 1 in
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800

H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Family Ancestor Portrait
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (20th Century) Chinese pen and ink family ancestor portrait capturing nine honorees seated
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Wood, Paper

Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Family Ancestor Portrait
Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Family Ancestor Portrait

Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Family Ancestor Portrait

H 85.75 in W 46 in D 1 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery "Ancestors" Panel.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery "Ancestors" Panel.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Antique 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery "Ancestors" Panel.
Antique 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery "Ancestors" Panel.

Antique 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery "Ancestors" Panel.

H 21.5 in W 58 in D 1 in
6' X 8' Arts and Crafts Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
ancestors. Superb 6' x 8' wool area rug, handmade in Pakistan. This beautiful piece is in excellent
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2010s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6' X 8' Arts and Crafts Area Rug
6' X 8' Arts and Crafts Area Rug

6' X 8' Arts and Crafts Area Rug

W 73 in L 99 in
Pair of Large Chinese 19th Century Ancestor Portraits
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of large antique 19th century ancestor portraits, painted in mineral colors and ink on paper
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Large Chinese 19th Century Ancestor Portraits
Pair of Large Chinese 19th Century Ancestor Portraits

Pair of Large Chinese 19th Century Ancestor Portraits

H 50 in W 25.5 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P1
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking their spirits for long
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P1
19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P1

19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P1

H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor Portrait in Navy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (20th Century) Chinese pen and ink ancestor portrait capturing the honoree seated and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut, Paper

Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor Portrait in Navy
Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor Portrait in Navy

Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor Portrait in Navy

H 38 in W 25.25 in D 1.5 in
Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P3
Located in Norton, MA
Hand-Painted on silk, Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P3
Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P3

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P3

H 50 in W 31 in D 1 in
Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P2
Located in Norton, MA
Hand-Painted on silk, Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Silk

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P2
Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P2

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P2

H 48 in W 33 in D 1 in
Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking their spirits for long
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits
Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits

Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits

H 45 in W 28 in D 1 in
Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor Portrait in Navy Dress
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (20th Century) Chinese pen and ink ancestor portrait capturing the honoree seated in a
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut, Paper

Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor Portrait in Navy Dress
Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor Portrait in Navy Dress

Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor Portrait in Navy Dress

H 38.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.5 in
Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor in Navy Robes Portrait
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (20th Century) Chinese pen and ink ancestor portrait capturing the honoree seated in a red
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass, Walnut

Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor in Navy Robes Portrait
Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor in Navy Robes Portrait

Framed Chinese Pen and Ink Ancestor in Navy Robes Portrait

H 32.5 in W 19.75 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Asian Fabric & Paper Ancestor Portrait - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage mixed media ancestor portrait - silk fabric/paper/hair and gouache mounted to a silk
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Vintage Asian Fabric & Paper Ancestor Portrait - China - Mid 20th Century
Vintage Asian Fabric & Paper Ancestor Portrait - China - Mid 20th Century

Vintage Asian Fabric & Paper Ancestor Portrait - China - Mid 20th Century

H 11.75 in W 6.75 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Imperial Officer Hanging Scroll Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Imperial Officer's Portrait, 19th Century, The imperial officer
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Quartz

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Imperial Officer Hanging Scroll Painting
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Imperial Officer Hanging Scroll Painting

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Imperial Officer Hanging Scroll Painting

H 65 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

H 15.36 in Dm 12.21 in
Taoist dignitary statue - ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
on clothing. He dressed in a long robe and wearing a cap. The Ancestors of China are also called
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Taoist dignitary statue - ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 19th
Taoist dignitary statue - ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 19th

Taoist dignitary statue - ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 19th

H 15.36 in W 7.29 in D 5.52 in
Monumental Hand Painted Chinese Scroll With Ancestors In Custom Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A monumental hand painted Chinese work depicting 11 male and female multi-generational ancestral
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Monumental Hand Painted Chinese Scroll With Ancestors In Custom Frame
Monumental Hand Painted Chinese Scroll With Ancestors In Custom Frame

Monumental Hand Painted Chinese Scroll With Ancestors In Custom Frame

H 88.5 in W 54.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Huge Pair of Chinoiserie Portraits Asian Emperor-Empress Wall Plaque
Located in Bastogne, BE
dignified Chinese ancestors in classic Ming style robes and chairs. The carved jade stone figures would
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Jade

Vintage Huge Pair of Chinoiserie Portraits Asian Emperor-Empress Wall Plaque
Vintage Huge Pair of Chinoiserie Portraits Asian Emperor-Empress Wall Plaque

Vintage Huge Pair of Chinoiserie Portraits Asian Emperor-Empress Wall Plaque

H 48.04 in W 29.93 in D 3.94 in
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure with
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure with Tiger

H 12 in W 6 in D 5 in
Taoist dignitary statue or ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
intended for a domestic altar: it represents an ancestor in a seated position. The character is dressed in
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Taoist dignitary statue or ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 18th
Taoist dignitary statue or ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 18th

Taoist dignitary statue or ancestor reliquary - lacquered wood - China Qing 18th

H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 4.53 in
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal
Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 4.25 in
Framed Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Paintings on Silk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Antique pair of Qing dynasty ancestor portraits depicting a male and a female. Hand painted on silk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Framed Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Paintings on Silk
Framed Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Paintings on Silk

Framed Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Paintings on Silk

H 48.5 in W 25 in D 0.75 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
invite and reward closer inspection. Ancestor portraits have a long history in China stemming from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century

H 60 in W 33.25 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse
Located in Studio City, CA
any Chinese art or artifacts collection or very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse

H 11.5 in W 13 in D 5 in
Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure
Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure

Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure

H 16 in W 9 in D 7 in
19th Century Ancestor Painting on Cloth
Located in New York, NY
Original 19th Century Ancestor Painting on canvas. In original condition as pictured. Acquired in
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Ancestor Painting on Cloth
19th Century Ancestor Painting on Cloth

19th Century Ancestor Painting on Cloth

H 51 in W 28 in D 1 in
Blue & White Ancestor Lidded Jar Fish Motif
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & White Ancestor Lidded Jar Fish Motif Shape: Jar Color: Blue and White Size (inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Blue & White Ancestor Lidded Jar Fish Motif
Blue & White Ancestor Lidded Jar Fish Motif

Blue & White Ancestor Lidded Jar Fish Motif

H 16 in Dm 14 in
19th Century Pair of Ancestor Portraits of the King & Queen
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Deeply rooted in the belief that ancestors continue to guide and protect their descendants, many
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

19th Century Pair of Ancestor Portraits of the King & Queen
19th Century Pair of Ancestor Portraits of the King & Queen

19th Century Pair of Ancestor Portraits of the King & Queen

H 54 in W 33 in D 1 in
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Ancestor Group Portrait in Custom Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period painting from the 19th century of an ancestor group portrait in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plexiglass, Wood

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Ancestor Group Portrait in Custom Frame
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Ancestor Group Portrait in Custom Frame

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Ancestor Group Portrait in Custom Frame

H 66.25 in W 41 in D 2 in
Latin American Folk Art Family Portrait Colombian Naive Painting, Color Drawing
Located in Surfside, FL
Folk art, Naive, Latin American art , Family portrait in the style of a Chinese ancestor portrait
Category

1970s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil

Latin American Folk Art Family Portrait Colombian Naive Painting, Color Drawing
Latin American Folk Art Family Portrait Colombian Naive Painting, Color Drawing

Maria Teresa Vieco
Latin American Folk Art Family Portrait Colombian Naive Painting, Color Drawing, 1975

H 33.5 in W 23.5 in
Chinese bronze sacrificial vessel, or Fangding
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Chinese bronze sacrificial vessel, or Fangding A ding of rectangular form and upon four
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese bronze sacrificial vessel, or Fangding
Chinese bronze sacrificial vessel, or Fangding

Chinese bronze sacrificial vessel, or Fangding

H 10.24 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
Big Size Old Iron Sitting Primeval Lord Sanqing Taoist Ancestor Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Big Size Old Iron Sitting Primeval Lord Sanqing Taoist Ancestor Statue holds significant
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Big Size Old Iron Sitting Primeval Lord Sanqing Taoist Ancestor Statue
Big Size Old Iron Sitting Primeval Lord Sanqing Taoist Ancestor Statue

Big Size Old Iron Sitting Primeval Lord Sanqing Taoist Ancestor Statue

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H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in
19th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Tani Bunchu.
Located in Kyoto, JP
essence of the animal rather than striving for realism. The Japanese dragon, like its Chinese ancestor, is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Tani Bunchu.
19th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Tani Bunchu.

19th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Tani Bunchu.

H 70.5 in W 144 in D 0.75 in
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.