Being Professional
In spite of Mason’s emotional response to the statue, he kept his professionalism and got his act together. Nevertheless, as he examined it further, Mason was open about his reaction.
“It’s fantastic. This is truly…Sorry, I’m a little worked up,” he uttered. “This is among the finest examples of Chinese art that we have seen on the Roadshow. The carving is beautiful. The workmanship is stunning.” Mason persistently praised the lion statue for its magnificent design and its downright resilience.
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Exquisite Art
One thing we can be certain about – Mason was absolutely astonished by the antique and knew that the individual who carved this remarkable piece of marble deserves due credit.
“The carver who did this was truly a master,” he uttered. “You can see the muscles rippling under the surface. It’s the finest quality marble you can get. It’s truly magnificent.” Nevertheless, there was one important detail that entirely overturned this statue on its head. Mason could recognize what it was immediately.