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Chinese Ancestor Painting browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Chinese:Paintings: Pre 1837 VR: item # 141645 Please refer to our stock # 08-60 when inquiring.
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| This nine-foot-long painting on hemp was commissioned by a grandson in memory of his great grandfather, Wang Wan Yin. It is Taoist in nature. Calligraphy across the top of the painting honors the ancestor as "Official of Heaven." The inscription down the the right side reads "Respectfully dedicated by an unworthy grandson in memory of his great grandfather Wang Wan Yin." On the left side, the date of the painting is shown as a symbol that signifies a point within the 60 year cycle of the Chinese calendar. Given the style of the painting, most significantly the way the folds of the robes are shown, its origin probably is 1836, but could be as early as 1776. The two women shown with the grandfather most likely represented his wife and mother. Since the large hanging was meant to be displayed in the family hall, it indicates that Family Wang was prominent in its community. We purchased this piece in the mountains of Shanxi Province, which most likely was not where it originated. The only history we were able to obtain is that the painting survived the Cultural Revolution because it was rolled into a container and buried. A six-inch green fabric border around the painting shows heavy wear and damage. The painting itself is in good condition for its age. The costumes and faces of the three subjects still show excellent detail, and are not affected by a few minor water stains on the hemp. Dimensions excluding border: height 96" (244 cm), width 54" (137 cm). | ||||||||||||||
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