Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Furniture These 19th century Indian dog

These 19th century Indian dog gates from Gujarat would have been used in front of the main entrance door of Gujarati havelis to keep animals out

From Burma

99 x 7 x 116 (wxdxh cms)

Larger Tibetan prayer tables like this are sometimes called chog tri when used as offering tables and were often associated with high lamas and people of importance

It is carved in the Mughal style from teak wood

Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Furniture These 19th century Indian dogAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. It played an important part in each family's clan life. Ancestor figures were cherished and honoured daily with an offering of incense. This was believed to protect the home and family members. Chinese "kin", lineage, is also known as a "clan". These are families of direct male descendants sharing the same surname. Clans are still most active in the southern and eastern