A narrative thangka illustrating the story of King Yuna Ralpa [Mid 19th century]

A narrative thangka illustrating the story of King Yuna Ralpa (Wylie chos rgyal g.yu sna ral pa). Size including the cloth surround 134 x 82 cm. Image (melong) size 88 x 62 cm. The story Yuna Ralpa and his sister. Their mother dies and father remarries a demoness who inflicts much pain and suffering upon them. Yuna Ralpa is a manifestation of Chenresig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.. Creation dates: Mid 19th Century. Date suggested by the owner. Custodial history: An old thangka handed down within his family, perhaps from the time of his great grandfather, the first performer in his lineage. Extent and format of original material: One narrative scroll painting / thangka. Owner(s) of original material: Tsering Dondup.