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Sotheby’s postpones auction of jewels linked to the Buddha after India calls for their return
Sotheby’s has postponed the controversial sale of a dazzling cache of jewels linked to the remains of the Buddha after ...
Why auction of Buddha relics was called off and why it matters – an expert in Asian art explains
This disapproval turned into a tidal wave on May 5, two days before the planned auction, with the intervention of the Indian ...
Why India blocked a Sotheby’s sale of ancient jewels buried with the Buddha’s ashes
Delhi clashes with UK heirs over gems interred with bones and ashes of The Enlightened One for thousands of years ...
India seeks to stop auction of jewels linked to Buddha remains
The Indian government has threatened to take legal action against Sotheby's in Hong Kong unless they stop an upcoming auction of jewels linked to the Buddha's remains and requested their return to ...
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Why an auction of Buddha relics was called off and why it matters
THE SLICK online catalogue entry for “Premium Lot 1, The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha” on the Sotheby’s Hong Kong website was abruptly replaced on May 7 with a single line notification: “The ...
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Goa Statehood Day 2025 — Top Cultural And Heritage Spots To Explore
Today, on Goa Statehood Day, let's explore the rich culture of the state. From ancient forts and Portuguese churches to ...
Righteous Revolt Against Auctioning The Buddha's Looted Gems
The slick online catalogue entry for“Premium Lot 1, The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha” on the Sotheby's Hong Kong ...