Chinese Immortal or Ancestor Figures - 19thC Chakki Tables Features: Hand-cast using the lost

Features: Hand-cast using the lost wax process

A yak butter lamp would be burnt regularly which is why so much Tibetan furniture is covered in a sticky residue

it shows a timeworn surface with traces of its original burgundy lacquer

Its compact scale

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Chinese Immortal or Ancestor Figures - 19thC Chakki Tables Features: Hand-cast using the lostAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. It played an important part of each families clan life. Ancestor figures were cherished and honoured daily with an offering of incense. This was believed to protect the home and family members. Chinese "kin", lineage, is also known as a "clan". These are families of direct male descendants sharing the same surname. Clans are still most active in southern and eastern provinces