US Returns $14 Million Worth of Stolen Antiquities to India
Buddha statue, dancing Ganesha: Inside the $14 million-worth 657 antiquities that the US returned to India
Hindustan Times
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India has reclaimed 657 stolen antiquities valued at nearly $14 million from the United States, including significant pieces like a $2 million bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara and a $7.5 million red sandstone Buddha. The repatriation highlights ongoing efforts to combat cultural heritage trafficking.
- 01India received 657 antiquities valued at nearly $14 million from the US.
- 02Key figures in the trafficking include Subhash Kapoor and Nancy Wiener.
- 03Notable items include a $2 million Avalokiteshvara statue and a $7.5 million Buddha statue.
- 04The repatriation emphasizes the need for continued efforts to recover stolen cultural property.
- 05The event was attended by officials from the Indian Consulate in New York.
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India has successfully repatriated 657 antiquities valued at nearly $14 million from the United States, marking a significant step in recovering stolen cultural heritage. The artefacts, which include a $2 million bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara and a $7.5 million red sandstone Buddha, were trafficked through international networks involving disgraced art dealer Subhash Kapoor and convicted trafficker Nancy Wiener. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg highlighted the extensive scale of the trafficking networks and the ongoing efforts needed to return looted cultural property to India. The artefacts were handed over during a ceremony attended by Rajlakshmi Kadam, representing the Indian Consulate in New York. The return of these items underscores the importance of international cooperation in preserving cultural heritage.
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The return of these antiquities is significant for India's cultural heritage, restoring important historical artifacts to their rightful place.
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