Now right in antiques roadshow s studio lark had the opportunity to appraise one of these incredible artifacts in person.
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.
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.
People believed their presence had special protective benefits.
The white marble material was also rarely seen in north china he added.
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Ningxia was along the ancient silk road trade route.
The white marble chinese lion was carved between 618 and 907 a d.
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.
In this clip from vintage albuquerque asian arts expert lark mason appraises a tang dynasty marble lion.
Tang dynasty marble lion.
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.
The broad back is carved with a thick rectangular platform to serve as a base or support.
Lion sculptures were commonly found in front of palaces tombs government offices temples and the homes of the wealthy during the tang dynasty.