14 Indian Artifacts Including Tamil Nadu Nandi Statue, 12th Century Bronze Idol Of Saint Sambandar And 11th Century Trident With A Kali Idol
Description:
Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2021
Year Claim Resolved:
Means of Resolution: Coordinated action by Complainant & Respondent Governments
Complainant Name: Indian Government
Complainant Nation: India
Complainant Nation Economy: Developing
Complainant Type: Public: Government
Respondent Name: National Gallery in Canberra
Respondent Nation: Australia
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Public: Institution
Reference Links:
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/us-and-oz-ignore-indias-request-for-return-of-stolen-idols/articleshow/67038374.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/australia-to-return-stolen-art-to-india/articleshow/84847828.cms
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/australia-to-return-14-stolen-illegally-exported-works-of-art-to-india/articleshow/84877798.cms
- https://nga.gov.au/media/dd/documents/mr_australiareturnsworksofarttoindia.8e9fd11.pdf
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Editor's Notes:
Full list of 14 items are listed in the National Gallery's press release.
Edited by: Arianne Ohara