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UK CABINET 8 : Code EC07
Yangam Cabinet
Central Tibet
19th Century
105x42 h.100 cm

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This two door cabinet is a yangam, used for storing wealth vases which are ritually blessed once a year and kept closed inside as they are considered auspicious and bring benefit to the household. On both doors is a depiction of Zambala, the deity of wealth with a large bowl of flaming jewels and auspicious objects in front of him. There are traces of paintings on the inside of the doors. One outside door has been selectively restored.