Marble Wall Relief from the Tomb of Wang Chuzhi
Marble Wall Relief from the Tomb of Wang Chuzhi

Year of Object(s) Creation: 10th Century
Estimated Value ($USD): 450000
Object Type(s): Carving, Funerary Object
Object Material(s): stone
Provenience Nation: China
Provenience Location: HebeiProvince,China
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Circumstance of Acquisition: Alleged looting
Nation: China
Location: Gallery in Hong Kong; Christie's (New York)

Chinese Marble Wall Relief From The Tomb Of Wang Chuzhi


Description:
Marble: Tomb of Wang Chuzhi Marble Wall Relief - Tomb of Wang Chuzhi Marble Wall Relief

Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2000
Year Claim Resolved: 2001
Means of Resolution: Litigation

Complainant Name: Government
Complainant Nation: China
Complainant Nation Economy: In Transition
Complainant Type: Public: Government

Respondent Name: Christie's
Respondent Nation: United States
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Private: Institution

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Editor's Notes:
United States filed a forfeiture action on behalf of the Chinese government against Christie's in the Southern District of New York in March 2000. On May 23, 2001 the Chinese government took possession of the object, after all parties agreed to repatriate the work.