Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Furniture The fittings are iron and

The fittings are iron and the circular lockplates are edged with brass

antique chapati boxes make wonderful decorative objects and can also be used for storing jewellery

These 19th century Indian dog gates from Gujarat would have been used in front of the main entrance door of Gujarati havelis to keep animals out

There are some traces of the original paint on the top

There is grace in elegance

Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Furniture The fittings are iron andAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. It played an important part in each family's 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 the southern and eastern