Vaishravana (Wealth Guardian King) Rebgong Gemstone Thangka Hand-Painted with Natural Gemstone Mineral Pigments, Solid Pear Wood Frame (128 × 98 cm)

Product Overview

This large-scale Rebgong gemstone-pigment Thangka depicts Vaishravana, the revered Wealth Guardian King in Buddhist tradition.
The artwork is entirely hand-painted using natural gemstone mineral pigments and completed with a traditional hand-painted facial consecration (open-face technique), giving the deity a presence that is both solemn and commanding.

Professionally finished with a solid pear wood frame, this Thangka is transformed from a traditional scroll painting into a ready-to-display, collector-grade artwork, suitable for temples, meditation halls, and refined private collections.

The Deity: Vaishravana, Lord of Protection and Wealth

Vaishravana is one of the most important Dharma Protectors in Buddhism and is widely honored as the chief deity of wealth.
He embodies the dual role of guarding the Buddhist teachings while also bestowing prosperity and resources when wealth is pursued with integrity.

In this Thangka, Vaishravana appears as:

• A golden-armored warrior deity

• Riding a white snow lion, symbolizing fearless authority

• Holding a victory banner or parasol in his right hand, representing protection and sovereignty

• Grasping a treasure-spouting mongoose in his left hand, symbolizing inexhaustible wealth

Within Tibetan Buddhism, Vaishravana is regarded as the leader of the Wealth Deities, overseeing celestial treasuries and commanding subordinate guardians of fortune.

Historical & Cultural Background

The worship of Vaishravana traces back to ancient Indian Brahmanical traditions as a bestower of wealth, later incorporated into Buddhist cosmology.

• During the Tang Dynasty, he was venerated as a national protector deity, and his image appeared on military banners

• Dunhuang murals portray him scattering treasures to benefit sentient beings

• In Chinese Buddhism, his identity evolved into both:

  • A worldly guardian (one of the Four Heavenly Kings)

  • A transcendent protector, associated with advanced Bodhisattva manifestations

• Tibetan Buddhism further emphasized his wealth-bestowing role, forming a rich and complex devotional system

Artistic Style & Origin: Rebgong (Regong Art Tradition)

This Thangka is created in the Rebgong (Regong) Art tradition, a distinguished Tibetan painting school from Amdo, recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance.

Key characteristics include:

• Dense and disciplined linework

• Highly detailed armor, textiles, and ornaments

• Monumental composition conveying strength and authority

• A balance between wrathful energy and spiritual order

The hand-painted open-face technique is essential in Rebgong Thangka, ensuring the deity’s gaze and expression convey dignity, vitality, and spiritual presence.

Materials & Craftsmanship: Natural Gemstone Mineral Pigments

The painting is executed entirely with traditional gemstone-based mineral pigments, prepared through time-honored Rebgong methods.

Pigments traditionally include:

• Lapis lazuli (blue)

• Malachite (green)

• Cinnabar (red)

• Gold and silver mineral compounds

• Turquoise, coral, and pearl derivatives

These pigments are:

• Hand-cleaned and finely ground

• Carefully layered by experienced artisans

• Exceptionally stable and resistant to fading

The result is a surface with remarkable depth, luminosity, and enduring brilliance, far surpassing synthetic or printed artworks.

Framing & Presentation

This Thangka is finished with a solid pear wood frame, a traditional hardwood valued for its fine grain, durability, and understated elegance.

The pear wood frame:

• Provides long-term structural support for large-format Thangka paintings

• Enhances visual depth and compositional balance

• Allows for direct wall mounting

• Complements both traditional spiritual spaces and contemporary interiors

This presentation elevates the artwork into a museum-style, ready-to-hang Thangka, ideal for serious collectors.

Size & Format

• Format: Framed Thangka

• Frame material: Solid pear wood

• Painting size: 128 × 98 cm

• Orientation: Vertical

• Mounting: Ready to hang

This size places the artwork within the Large Masterpiece category, making it a powerful focal point in any space.

Ideal Placement & Use

• Buddhist temples and shrine halls

• Meditation or prayer rooms

• Cultural and spiritual art collections

• Statement piece for collectors of Himalayan Buddhist art

What You Will Receive

• Original hand-painted Rebgong gemstone Thangka

• Solid pear wood frame (pre-installed)

• Protective packaging suitable for international shipping

Cultural Note

This Thangka is a religious and cultural artwork, created according to traditional Himalayan Buddhist practices.
It is intended for spiritual reverence, cultural appreciation, and artistic collection, not as a guarantee of material outcomes.