Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19thC Slippers original patina consistent with its

original patina consistent with its age and use

Constructed from mulberry and poplar

An old Japanese woodblock print dating from the Meiji period (1868-1912) of actor Onoe Kikugorō V as a monk at Enmyo-in Temple

stands apart from the many modern mango wood reproductions currently on the market

Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19thC Slippers original patina consistent with itsAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries and played an important part in each family's clan life. Ancestor figures were cherished and honored 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