On monday june 19 at 8 7c pm on pbs antiques roadshow revisits albuquerque appraisals from 2002 that have been updated with today s market value including.
Tang dynasty marble lion.
Has time impacted the value of this rare find.
This dates from the golden period of chinese art which is called the tang dynasty between the sixth century and the ninth century.
The original half human half lion sphinx is believed to have been built by egyptians 5 000 years ago.
On monday june 19 at 8 7c pm on pbs antiques roadshow revisits albuquerque appraisals from 2002 that have been updated with today s market value including a fan favorite tang dynasty marble lion that moved the expert to tears.
Now right in antiques roadshow s studio lark had the opportunity to appraise one of these incredible artifacts in person.
The white marble material was also rarely seen in north china he added.
Tang dynasty marble lion.
A very rare marble lion support tang dynasty ad 618 907 the lion is shown in a recumbent pose with head raised and jaws open with large eyes glaring fiercely straight ahead.
The excavations will help scientists better understand freight transport during the tang dynasty said fan.
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The white marble chinese lion was carved between 618 and 907 a d.
People believed their presence had special protective benefits.
Ningxia was along the ancient silk road trade route.
The broad back is carved with a thick rectangular platform to serve as a base or support.