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UPDATE: Sotheby’s Postpones Auction of Buddha-Linked Relics Following Indian Government Intervention

Justin Whitaker 8 May 2025

A Sotheby’s auction of ancient Buddhist relics was postponed after India demanded their return and an ethical debate on cultural repatriation

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Buddha-Linked Relics Head to Auction, Sparking Ethical and Cultural Debate as India Demands Halt to Sale

Justin Whitaker 6 May 2025

Jewels said to be linked to the Buddha’s relics will be auctioned at Sotheby’s Hong Kong this week with critics saying the move commercializes sacred objects and echoes colonial extraction

Transcendent Treasures: Unveiling Buddhist Art at Sotheby’s Maison Hong Kong

Rebecca Wong 20 August 2024

From 27 July to 11 September, Sotheby’s Hong Kong is hosting its new Maison’s inaugural exhibition of exquisite Buddhist sculptures

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UPDATE: Sotheby’s Postpones Auction of Buddha-Linked Relics Following Indian Government Intervention

Buddha-Linked Relics Head to Auction, Sparking Ethical and Cultural Debate as India Demands Halt to Sale

Transcendent Treasures: Unveiling Buddhist Art at Sotheby’s Maison Hong Kong