Bidspirit auction | CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAIT

CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAIT - This lot features a Chinese ancestor portrait, likely 19th century, professionally framed under glass with a brass accent piece above the frame as shown in photos. Measures in frame, 37.5'' H x 18.75'' W. Chinese ancestor portraits of deceased ancestors were created for family worship and ancestor veneration, a central practice in traditional Chinese folk religion and Confucian filial piety.