Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Garden There are books published that

There are books published that follow their historical importance

Styled on earlier Shan Buddha figures

For a similar example see plate 94 in The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman

Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'manjus'

This old ore form an Indian lifeboat has been painted with the words 'Crawfish consumption zone'

Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Garden There are books published thatAncestor 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