13 Thai Ancient Buddhist Artifacts
Description:
13 Ancient Buddha Artifacts including include a bronze standing Buddha in Abhaya Mudra (14th century CE) and carved Ayutthaya Buddha shakyamuni (16th century CE)
Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 1970 (approximate)
Year Claim Resolved: 2021
Means of Resolution: Action by Respondent's Govt.
Complainant Name: Government of Thailand
Complainant Nation: Thailand
Complainant Nation Economy: Developing
Complainant Type: Public: Government
Respondent Name: Subhash Kapoor, former art dealer
Respondent Nation: United States
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Private: Individual
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Editor's Notes:
Edited by Janice Kim
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
All of the artifacts are being held by the Fine Art Department of Thailand. There have not been any exhibitions or public displays of the artifacts since their return.
