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Pair of doors

Dateearly 20th century

MediumWood, glass lacquer, gilt, brass

ClassificationsFurnishings

Credit LineGift of the Doris Duke Southeast Asian Art Collection

Object number2003.7.25.1-.3

DescriptionThe doors feature a triangular gable with inlaid floral background, ascending gold flames on 2 sides, and a snake (?) motif atop. They also both have brass ring pulls mounted on 2 tiers of lotus petals with 2 of a shell-like pattern. Doors are framed on top, bottom, and inner sides iwth lotus and flamelike designs. Both panels are covered with alternating rows of gold lead forms that encapsulate the upper body of female devotees, each with gesture of greeting and pointed headpieces.

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