1,200-Year-Old Prakhon Chai Bronzes Repatriated to Thailand From US Museum

1,200-year-old Prakhon Chai bronzes repatriated to Thailand from US museum

Four ancient bronze sculptures from the Lopburi period, illegally trafficked out of Thailand decades ago, have been returned by the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco and unveiled at the National Museum Bangkok, marking a major milestone in Thailand’s efforts to recover and preserve its cultural heritage. BANGKOK, Thailand – Four bronze sculptures dating back more than 1,200 years were officially returned to Thailand, following a voluntary return…

Thailand Reclaims 1,200-Year-Old Prakhon Chai Bronze Artifacts

Thailand has brought home an important part of its history with the return of the Prakhon Chai Bronze Sculpture Group, a rare set of ancient artworks that are more than 1,200 years old. The artifacts were recently returned from the United States, marking a meaningful moment for the country’s cultural heritage. The official handover was led by Minister of Culture Sabeeda Thaised, who called the return a proud step in Thailand’s efforts to bring l…

Prakhon Chai Bronze Sculptures Returned From USA

Pictures courtesy of MatichonThailand has received four ancient bronze sculptures known as the Prakhon Chai group from the United States, prompting joy among villagers in Buriram province and renewed calls for urgent restoration of Prasat Khao Plai Bat. The artefacts, aged around 1,200–1,300 year...

Ancient bronze sculptures return to Thailand after 60 years

THE Thai Fine Arts Department has received four ancient bronze sculptures, three of them Bodhisattvas and one the Buddha, that had been smuggled to US by an unscrupulous art dealer and officially returned by San Francisco Museum of Asian Art on Dec. 8, Naewna newspaper said today (Jan. 6). Villagers living around Khao Plai […] The post Ancient bronze sculptures return to Thailand after 60 years appeared first on Thai Newsroom.