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| Code | Description | Price |
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| ancc61 | Framed ancestral portrait circa 1880-1900 depicting family matriarch; 50" x 36". This portrait depicts a high ranking elderly woman as known by the white crane displayed on her garment. The white crane signifies her husband's 1st civil rank as a Qing court official.
In Qing society up to early Communist Revolution days, the ancestral portrait was an important part of honoring one's ancestors.Most portraits were painted posthumously. Asian Antiques will provide more photos on request. |
1000.00 |