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The Art Institute of Chicago Returned a Sculpture to Nepal But Obscured Its Connection to a Wealthy Donor
The famed museum recently returned a 12th-century Buddha sculpture that it says was stolen from the Kathmandu Valley. However ...
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Buddhism in Asian Art
Drawing on the National Museum of Asian Art's collections and collecions from across the Smithsonian, artworks spanning two millennia reveal Asia's rich Buddhist heritage. They represent diverse ...
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1,000-year-old life-sized Buddha statue discovered in North Korea stuns archaeologists
The Buddha statue unearthed recently in North Korea was sculpted during the Golden Age of Buddhism, which emerged out of an ...
Archaeologists Found a 1,000-Year-Old Buddha Statue With Stunning Details
An ancient Buddha statue from the early Goryeo dynasty was recently discovered at an archaeological site in North Korea. The Goryeo study saw the flourishing of Buddhist art and architecture funded by ...
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Buddha Statue Meanings: 8 Symbolic Poses & Postures
Some Medicine Buddha statues are blue, mimicking ancient painting depictions. The Medicine Buddha pose places his right hand ...
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Archaeologists Unearth the Torso of a Rare Buddha Statue—Nearly 100 Years After They Found Its Head
“Thus, the missing parts of the broken Buddha sculpture are nearly restored to their original ... Simon tells the AP that her team is appealing to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Art to reattach the ...
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The Art Institute of Chicago Is Returning a 12th-Century Buddha Sculpture to Nepal
The investigation specifically called out Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, which appears in a photo taken in ...
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Art Institute of Chicago Returns Stolen Buddha to Nepal
The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) this week announced the return of Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda to Nepal ...
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Must visit Buddhist temples : All about Buddha heritage across the country
There is a Toran gate here, which depicts the life and teachings of Buddha. The magnificent carvings and sculptures of Sanchu Stupa represent Buddhist culture and art. This place is also a UNESCO ...