A MING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA. Dimensions : 12 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. Provenance: The David Collins(1902-1975) Collection, acquired during Mr. Collins' career in the British Consular Service in China and Eastern Tibet between 1920s and 1930s, and thence by descent in the Collins family. A picture of Collins' residence shows part of his collection in 1940s. During his stay in Tibet and China, Collins built a significant collection of Tibetan and Chinese art. The same collections can be found from Lot 73 through Lot 111. No repair or restoration. In excellent condition. High resolution pictures can be found at https://file.ac/21euCO1oZvBDWHlKhlTafw/