> I suppose it's theoretically possible the metal could have been made in China, exported elsewhere to make into the statue First it's not theoretical where th

> I suppose it's theoretically possible the metal could have been made in China, exported elsewhere to make into the statue First it's not theoretical where the metal is from, it's just been established. That is all that's been proven. Second, I'm not aware of much international metals trade across the silk road circa 1290~. If that was the case.. I really would expect some documentation on it. Especially given Venice's historical diligence with recording trade. Edit : "where the metal is from"