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1. Flowered Cabinet
Tibet
19th c.
painted wood
42" tall x 48 1/4" wide x 23" deep
Flowered Cabinet
Detail: close up of panel depicting the Four Harmonious Brothers

This large, richly painted cabinet has 2 levels inside. The center and right side panels on each of the two levels open. The left side panels are fixed.

The top center panel depicts the sword and book of Manjushri, upon a lotus. Below to the left is a two-headed duck on a moon disk supported by a lotus, and below to the right is a two-headed parrot, also on a moon disk supported by a lotus.

The lower center panel depicts a partridge standing on top of a hare, which is supported by a monkey that is riding an elephant. This grouping is known as the 'Four Harmonious Brothers'.
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