DIAN KINGDOM CEREMONIAL TABLE WITH ANIMALS Southwestern China (modern-day Yunnan Province), Dian Kingdom, Ca. 4th - 1st century BC. A bronze ceremonial table featuring a robust bull standing in an upright pose with its head held high, gazing forward. The bull’s head is crowned with an impressive pair of curved horns. Beneath the powerful body of the bull, a small calf seeks shelter, positioned close to its sturdy legs. Behind the bull’s rear, a tiger clings onto the animal, poised as though attempting to grasp the calf. The flat back of the bull appears deliberately designed for the placement of offerings, while the entire composition rests on an integral base. Size: 135mm x 105mm; Weight: 465g. Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.