Now right in antiques roadshow s studio lark had the opportunity to appraise one of these incredible artifacts in person.
Tang dynasty marble lion.
People believed their presence had special protective benefits.
The white marble material was also rarely seen in north china he added.
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.
This dates from the golden period of chinese art which is called the tang dynasty between the sixth century and the ninth century.
The white marble chinese lion was carved between 618 and 907 a d.
The excavations will help scientists better understand freight transport during the tang dynasty said fan.
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.
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 broad back is carved with a thick rectangular platform to serve as a base or support.
Ningxia was along the ancient silk road trade route.
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 original half human half lion sphinx is believed to have been built by egyptians 5 000 years ago.
Has time impacted the value of this rare find.