Cambodia finds 12th century artifacts
The Department of Conservation and Archaeology of the National Authority of Preah Vihear unearthed a metal artifact dating back to the 12th century. The news of the discovery was announced on the afternoon of May 22. The artifact was said…
Tibetan monks told to take blame for statue demolitions
Authorities reportedly said that a 99-foot-tall Buddha statue in Drago was too high. Authorities in western China’s Sichuan province are forcing Tibetan monks to take the blame for the destruction of sacred statues torn down by China, ordering them to…
A £105,000 Chinese vase found among the bric-a-brac
This rare doucai porcelain vase, with Qianlong marks and probably of period, provided a classic tale of discovery in the saga of the Chinese boom. The 8in (20cm) tall vase was spotted by Hannam’s (23% buyer’s premium) junior specialist David…
Explained: Historical significance of Lumbini, the birthplace of The Buddha
Lumbini, located across the border from Gorakhpur in Rupandehi district of Nepal’s Lumbini province, is believed to be the birthplace of the Shakya prince Siddhartha Gautam, who became The Buddha after attaining Enlightenment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese…
Discover Ancient Indian center of a once-great Buddhist civilization
By Aaron Joshua Spray The ancient Buddhist city of Taxila was one of the most important cities of the Subcontinent and was lost for thousands of years. Located in what is today Pakistan, Taxila was an important city of ancient…
Antiques: Celadon is a pottery for the ages
If there are two classes of goods that dominate the decorative market here in the desert, they would be art glass and studio pottery. Both are midcentury staples and both add shape and color to any decor. Yet while most…