A thangka illustrating the story of Avalokiteśvara [Late 19th century]

A thangka illustrating the story of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, known to Tibetans as Chenrezig (Wylie spyan ras gzigs). The painting shows a few simple scenes of fishing and the killing of animals as well as a small scene depicting hell in the bottom left corner. Size including the cloth surround 66 x 112 cm. Image (melong) size 54 x 80 cm.. Creation dates: Actual date unknown. Perhaps late 19th century. Date suggested by current owner. Custodial history: An item probably originating from the Pemako region of Tibet but handed down from teacher to unrelated student over several generations. Extent and format of original material: One narrative scroll painting / thangka. Owner(s) of original material: Pema Wangdu.