Chinese Immortal or Ancestor Figure - 19thC Dog Gates Original antique Tibetan cabinets are

Original antique Tibetan cabinets are now very rare and there are many reproduction pieces made in China coming onto the market The glass in the windows of these particular cabinets often got broken in transit and it may have been replaced with more modern glass

When the mould is entirely filled it is left to cool

This pine console table is from a Shanxi farmhouse and dates from the 19th century

Snow lions were often depicted in Tibetan art and were often depicted in pairs illustrating the close friendship that China and Tibet shared over many centuries

Its versatile proportions allow it to be hung either portrait or landscape

Chinese Immortal or Ancestor Figure - 19thC Dog Gates Original antique Tibetan cabinets areAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. These ancestor figures were produced as a way to honour the dead and keep them as a presence in the home. From China 11 x 8 x 29 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available on checkout