25 Indian Antiquities And Idols
Description:
The antiquities included seven stone idols of the goddess Parvati, Manasha Devi, Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya; seven metallic artifacts made of bronze and octo-alloy (an alloy that is often used for casting metallic idols in Hindu and Jain temples), and 11 terracotta idols.
Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2020
Year Claim Resolved: 2020
Means of Resolution: Litigation
Complainant Name: Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive) officials
Complainant Nation: India
Complainant Nation Economy: Developing
Complainant Type: Public: Government
Respondent Name: Smugglers
Respondent Nation: Bangladesh
Respondent Nation Economy: Developing
Respondent Type: Private: Individual
Reference Links:
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/kolkata/customs-officials-seize-25-antiques-worth-rs-35-3-crore-in-north-bengal/story-LMOiTwBLcBW1tyt4hnkAJM.html
- https://www.thedailystar.net/antique-smuggling-to-bangladesh-idols-worth-rs-35cr-seized-west-bengal-1951765
- https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/antique-dolls-worth-rs-35-crore-seized-by-customs-in-bengal-1715491-2020-08-26
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Editor's Notes:
Clarification Notes
. The antiquities belong to the period between the 9th century C.E. and 16th century A.D.
. It is not known from where the antiquities were stolen.
Edited by Keli Fisher