This stunning group Ancestral Portrait originates from mid/late 19th century China. The white bird emblem on the garments signifies a very high ranking family closely associated with the Imperial Court. With still brillant colors this extra long portrait has been carefully lifted from its orginal backing and remounted with a new backing. Measures 90" long x 41" wide.
This original acrylic picture on wood depicts Thia New Year (water) festival called Songkran. Local Chang Mai artist, 1995. Measurements 40 3/4" high x 30 3/8" wide.
Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies. These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a 'cleansing' ritual before being decommissioned for secular use; 46" x 19". More photos of this antique Yao Painting available on request.
Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies. These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a 'cleansing' ritual before being decommissioned for secular use; 45" x 18". More photos of this antique Yao Painting available on request
Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies. These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a 'cleansing' ritual before being decommissioned for secular use; 48" x 20", More photos of this antique Yao Painting available on request
Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies. These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a 'cleansing' ritual before being decommissioned for secular use; 32" x 17". More photos of this antique Yao Painting available on request
Ancestral portrait of a wealthy merchant; circa 1890-1920; in remarkably good condition; unframed 89" high x 38" wide. Additional photos of any Asian Antique item available on request.
Ancestral portrait of elderly couple circa 1850-1890. He was a high official in the Qing government as known by the white crane Mandarin square on his garment. As a young man, he was apparently married to a much older girl,probably in an arranged marriage, as seen by their apperance in later life. Unframed 64" high x 36" wide. Additional photos of any Asian Antique item available on request.
1226c / This original acrylic on wood in guilded wood frame depicts Tai women launching Offerings during Loi Kratong festival. Local Chang Mai artist, Thailand, 1995.
