Chinese Immortal or Ancestor Figure - 19thC Pillars They were likely used for

They were likely used for clothes and utensil storage by women & servants

Sometimes wealthy families commissioned extra large sizes to be made so they could lock away large precious family heirlooms

Made of walnut wood

This stylish Bath Robe is made in Jaipur India from block printed cotton

“A Multifaceted Relationship: Textiles and Tibetan Painted Furniture” (LACMA

Chinese Immortal or Ancestor Figure - 19thC Pillars They were likely used forAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. These ancestor figures were produced as a way to honour the dead and keep them as a presence in the home. From China 8. 5 x 5. 5 x 23 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available on checkout