Tibetan Thangka of Heavenly King, 18th/19th C.

Well painted image of Vaisrava?a, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Buddhist tradition. He is seen here wearing his heavy armor and carrying the umbrella in his right hand. His left hand is holding a mongoose-like animal which is often his symbol. He is associated with the ancient Indian god of wealth, Kubera.
Dimensions: canvas 42 !/2 x 29"
Property from a Private Collection, removed from a duplex apartment at 840 Park Avenue
(PARKA018)(NA)
Condition Report: Darkening in areas with some creases, surface wear, and small losses of paigment expected with an object of this age and type.