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