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The Ho-Ho Brothers of Harmony

Chinese

Artwork Details

The Ho-Ho Brothers of Harmony
20th century
Chinese
woodblock print on paper
17 5/8 in x 15 1/4 in (44.7 cm x 38.7 cm);18 5/16 in x 15 7/8 in (46.5 cm x 40.3 cm);17 5/8 in x 15 1/4 in (44.7 cm x 38.7 cm)
Gift of Willard A. and Marybelle B. Hanna
1989/2.145

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Subject Matter:

"He He Er Sheng" are the He He Twin Immortals. They are often depicted together laughing and are gods of peace and harmony. The left twin is holding a basket with a bat in it which is a symbol of happiness. The dragon in the background symbolizes luckiness and goodness. 

Physical Description:

Two nearly identical figures stand together. Both are dressed in a robe and hat. The left figue is holding a basket and the right figure is holding an instrument. There is a dragon in the background to the left of them. 

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