Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - Early 20th Century Origin - Cambodia These pieces are fragile pieces

These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged

so they are made to last through the cold seasons

This very decorative chest is from Central Tibet and dates to the 17th century

Hamsa can distinguish good from evil

Materials: Hand-carved teak wood with remnants of original pigment

Framed Chinese Ancestor Painting - Early 20th Century Origin - Cambodia These pieces are fragile piecesThis antique Chinese ancestor 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 honored 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 would have worn