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- Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese 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.
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.
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