‘A joyous day’: India celebrates return of ancient gems linked to the Buddha
Culture ministry had threatened legal action over planned auction of Piprahwa precious stones
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Sotheby's postpones historical Buddha gems auction after backlash from India's government
Sotheby’s in Hong Kong postponed an auction of gems with ties to early Buddhism after backlash from India’s government, which said the jewels were the country's religious and cultural heritage.
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Auction of gems linked to Buddha postponed after India legal threat
Ministry of culture tells Sotheby’s it would be ‘participating in continued colonial exploitation’ if sale of gems goes ahead
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