In this clip from vintage albuquerque asian arts expert lark mason appraises a tang dynasty marble lion.
Tang dynasty marble lion.
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.
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.
Lark mason senior vice president of sotheby s appraised the item at 250 000 and said he was almost speechless when confronted with the item.
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The original half human half lion sphinx is believed to have been built by egyptians 5 000 years ago.
The white marble chinese lion was carved between 618 and 907 a d.
This dates from the golden period of chinese art which is called the tang dynasty between the sixth century and the ninth century.
People believed their presence had special protective benefits.
Has time impacted the value of this rare find.
The excavations will help scientists better understand freight transport during the tang dynasty said fan.
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.
The broad back is carved with a thick rectangular platform to serve as a base or support.
The white marble material was also rarely seen in north china he added.