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- India asks Sotheby's to delay auction of Buddha jewels after threat of legal action
India asks Sotheby's to delay auction of Buddha jewels after threat of legal action
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The Indian government has objected to a proposed auction of ancient Indian gems in Hong Kong, arguing that the sale is unlawful. The government has called for the gems to be returned to India, citing a violation of Indian and international laws, as well as UN conventions.
Despite exhibitions in major museums including the Met, there has been relatively little interest from the public (including Buddhists) in the gems. Choosing temples and museums for donation all presented different problems on closer scrutiny.
Nothing of comparable importance in early Buddhism has ever appeared at auction.
In light of the matters raised by the Government of India and with the agreement of the consignors, the auction of the Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha, scheduled for 7th May, has been postponed.
Are the relics of the Buddha a commodity that can be treated like a work of art to be sold on the market?
There is a limit to greed. Commercialization… of the relic gems must be stopped.
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perspectives
- 1.British Foreign Policy
- 2.Indian Foreign Policy
- 3.Indian Politics
- 4.Art Market
- 5.Auctions
- 6.Stolen Art
- 7.Jewelry Market
- 8.Buddhism
countries
organizations
- 1.SOAS University of London
- 2.Sotheby's
- 3.Manhyia Palace
- 4.Facebook
- 5.Indian Government
- 6.Instagram
- 7.Sotheby's Hong Kong
- 8.United Nations
- 9.University of Delhi
- 10.University of London