Year of Object(s) Creation: 1600 (approximate)
Estimated Value ($USD):
Object Type(s): Bell
Object Material(s): bronze, metal
Provenience Nation: Japan
Provenience Location: Honsen-ji Temple in Shinagawa, Japan
Year Removed from Findspot: 1967

Provenance
Start Year: 1930
End Year:
Circumstance of Acquisition: Restitution
Nation: Japan
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Start Year: 1873
End Year: 1930
Circumstance of Acquisition: Purchased by Gustave Revilliod
Nation: Switzerland
Location: Ariana Park, Geneva
Start Year: 1867
End Year: 1873
Circumstance of Acquisition:
Nation:
Location: Location Unknown During this period
Start Year: 1600
End Year: 1867
Circumstance of Acquisition:
Nation: Japan
Location: Honsen-ji Temple in Shinagawa, Japan

Japanese Shiwanga Bell


Description:


Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated:
Year Claim Resolved: 1929
Means of Resolution: Action by Respondent's Govt.

Complainant Name: Government of Japan
Complainant Nation: Japan
Complainant Nation Economy: Developed
Complainant Type: Public: Government

Respondent Name: Government of Switzerland
Respondent Nation: Switzerland
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Public: Government

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Editor's Notes:
The University of Geneva's ArThemis project (reference in URL above) offers in-depth documentation and discussion of this dispute. (case notes from Arthemis in French) Edited by Tali Maximon