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The body of the lamp is ingeniously formed as a stylised peacock
Size Between Front Columns: 168 x 187 (wxh cm) to the center of the arch
There are books published that follow their historical importance
They are constructed from lacquered wood (probably Chinese swamp wood which is now extinct) and woven bamboo
For a similar example see plate 94 in The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman
Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Garden The body of the lampAncestor 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
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