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  5. Newari Lokeshvara Painting. Nepal, 19th Century. A painting of a composite form of Avaloketeshvara known as Hari Hari Hari Vahana Lokeshvara. Avalokiteshvara sits above Vishnu who sits over Garuda, his mount, who sits over a white lion, Avalokiteshvara's vehicle, who is over the serpent king Takshaka. This represents Avalokiteshvara, god of compassion, as the supreme lord. 48" (122 cm.) long, 13" (33 cm.) wide. $425.