Researchers have proved that the Lion of Venice statue which stands in St Mark’s Square, Venice, originated in China. - Photo: Shutterstock via SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
THE winged Lion of Venice watches over St Mark’s Square in the north Italian city, just as it has done for hundreds of years. 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 emblem of the patron saint of the square it inhabits: St Mark.
