Chinese Yuanmingyuan Bronze Heads Of Monkey, Ox And Tiger
Description:
Bronze: monkey, ox, tiger zodiac heads - Ox, Tiger, Monkey bronze heads from emperor's zodiac fountain
Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2000
Year Claim Resolved: 2000
Means of Resolution: Private Negotiation
Complainant Name: Government
Complainant Nation: China
Complainant Nation Economy: In Transition
Complainant Type: Public: Government
Respondent Name: Sotheby's and Christie's
Respondent Nation: United States
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Private: Company
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Editor's Notes:
Auction was taking place in Hong Kong; Chinese businessmen and Poly Group raised about $9-million to buy the statues and vase.