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Venice's Iconic Winged Lion Statue Has a Mysterious Origin Story

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Researchers analyzed the City of Bridges' most famous icon and compared it to statues from China's Tang Dynasty.

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Venice's Iconic Winged Lion Statue Has a Mysterious Origin Story

Researchers analyzed the City of Bridges' most famous icon and compared it to statues from China's Tang Dynasty.

·United States
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Venice: the Lion From St. Mark's Square Actually Comes From China

The lion is the coat of arms animal of Venice. The famous statue of St. Mark's Square was originally a Chinese graveguard – and could have traveled far with Marco Polo's father.

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