Buddha statue with hidden jewels sells for millions
A 15th-century Buddha statue, concealing precious jewels inside, has sold for a staggering sum at a Sotheby's auction, highlighting the growing demand for Asian antiquities.
A 15th-century Buddha statue, concealing precious jewels inside, has sold for a staggering sum at a Sotheby's auction, highlighting the growing demand for Asian antiquities.
Sotheby's auction house has returned a collection of precious Buddha relics to India following a contentious ownership debate, marking a significant moment in cultural repatriation.
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