Foreign media: A study published in the journal "Antiquity" by Italian researchers indicates that the 2.8-ton bronze lion statue on St. Mark's Square in Venice may originate from the Tang Dynasty in China.
They found through style comparison and lead isotope testing that the statue's features (such as the round nose, sharp teeth, and unique ear shape) are similar to the tomb guardian beasts of the Tang Dynasty in China, and the copper ore source corresponds to the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The study speculates that the statue may have been brought to Europe by Marco Polo's uncle and father in the 13th century.
However, Chinese scholars expressed doubt, believing that more evidence is needed to support the connection between the statue and ancient Chinese cultural relics.
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