In Tibet, Syamatara (the Green Tara) or Shengjiudufomu, is known as the protector of women and children, whereas in China she is often associated with Guanyin and worshipped by people who wanted to attain their wishes. Two similar examples, one with a Yongle mark and the other dated to first half of 15th century, are included in the exhibition, The Path to Enlightenment, illustrated by Lutz, Catalogue, nos. 93 and 94.


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