TIBETAN TANGKA DEPICTING VAISRAVANA

Ca. 16th century AD > A Tibetan painting identified as Vaishravana, with a central deity surrounded by subsidiary figures against a dark ground. The painting is presented within a frame. Vaishravana is the guardian king of the northern direction and one of the Four Great Kings who protect Buddhist teachings. He is also associated with prosperity and the safeguarding of resources needed for religious life. His imagery brings protective authority and the auspicious distribution of wealth together. > > Size: 835mm x 705mm; Weight: 5.3kg > Provenance: Private London Collection; Ex. Private UK Collection. > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >

Estimate:$1,337.45

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