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Ancestor Group Portrait
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From top to bottom this scroll features various generations of ancestors with men on the right and women on the left, 30 figures altogether. Inscribed tablets give their rank and relation within the family. Square badges on their robes indicate each figure's rank as an official. Scrolls of this type were displayed for worship at home during the New Year celebrations.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Jiaqing period (1796-1820) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1796–1820 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Jiaqing period (1796-1820) |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 278.2 x 112.2 cm (109 1/2 x 44 3/16 in.); Painting only: 157.2 x 90.2 cm (61 7/8 x 35 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Painting |
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