The Lion of Venice, an ancient bronze statue of a winged lion which can be ... the sculpture originates from copper ore deposits in China. More specifically, lead isotopes reveal that major ...

But now a team of scientists in Italy have found evidence that the statue originated in China. Having come to symbolise the city of Venice, the winged lion also happens to be the traditional ...

Among the great artistic objects found by chance, one must include the Ashokan Lion Capital at the Archaeological Museum of Sarnath in northern India. Several miles away, on the Ganges ...

Last week, there were signs that the roar of the once-proud British lion had been reduced to a humble purr. British businessmen in Communist China, said Sir Robert Urquhart, Britain’s consul ...

Though Hong Kong made lion heads were known for their great quality, they were also known for costing an arm and a leg. In the 80s to the 90s, with China experiencing economic reforms, the ...