Ming dynasty or earlier. Large and rare vertical stone panel carved in high relief, the top level depicting seated male and female ancestors in the Song style; the lower level with two male figures walking through doorways with stairs in between them, one holding a box and the other a book, respectively, their hats in the Ming style. With traces of red, blue and white paint. The character Fu (good luck/happiness) at the top, with another character above in the pavilion roof detail. Mounted on custom wood stand. Stone panel dimension: H. 84.5 x W. 60 x Dep. 11.5 cm (33 1/4 x 23 5/8 x 4 1/2 in.); Dimension on stand: 97 x 69 x 30 (38 1/8 x 27 1/8 x 11 3/4 in.) Provenance: Property of a prominent Canadian Collector.