Tibetan thangka depicting Four Arhats (Rahula, Vanavasin, Bhadra and Kanakavasta) and the Guardian King of the West, Virupaksha, 17th or 18th century, possible Chinese influence, gouache on cotton, 31.5 x 21.5 inches, unframed. Central figure of Arhat Rahula, in flowing robes holding his diadem, small Buddha in palace below, blue Buddha Akshobhya seated in clouds at top, other Arhats with their traditional objects, mudras and attendants, landscape and seascape with animals. Likely from a set of five, each depicting a group of arhats and one of the five jina Buddha's. Himalayan Art Resources item no. 90512.