An antique 19th Century tsakli painting in mineral pigments depicting the armour of one of the 7 possessions of the Chakravartin, the Precious General, made of forged metal plates bound together with leather thongs and edged with tiger skin, with a red silken cummerbund for tying around the waist in the manner of the warriors of ancient times which hangs down to either side of his armour. He has a helmet which protects his head and neck, with a tassel to the tip; his shield is backed with tiger skin, and to the right of the armour is his flaming vajra-handled sword. The Precious General's might and armour ensures that he is never defeated in battle, having attained mastery of the 64 strategic Arts of War. He fights for truth and justice, and causes no harm to other beings. When the righteousness of the dharma has been established throughout the realm, and the peace of wisdom and compassion prevails, the Precious General Removes his armour and becomes the 'Precious Householder'. In the upper left hand corner of this tsakli is a red mandorla within which stands a left-facing spouted water pot, with a chain attached to its side. This tsakli has been re-backed. 9 x 12.3cm