The 12th-century artefact in question, a “significant sculpture” dubbed Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, will be returned to its home country after provenance research at the ...

If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, please join us as a member. The Buddha statue was first identified by the online heritage activist group Lost Arts of Nepal in 2021 as ...

The sacred sculpture, “Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda,” measures about 17.5 inches by 13 inches and was carved from schist, a dark metamorphic rock. As part of “ongoing ...

The Art Institute of Chicago announced Monday it would return a 12th century Nepali sculpture of the Buddha to Nepal. The museum is collaborating with the government of Nepal for the return of the ...

Their latest discoveries, including three massive Buddha heads, inscriptions, and votive stupas, could redefine our understanding of ancient Kalinga’s spiritual legacy. And they have had success, with ...

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