Art Institute of Chicago announces return of Muchalinda Buddha to Nepal
The museum agreed to return Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda after identifying its theft from Guita Bahi. The announcement concerns the restitution decision, not confirmation of physical arrival.
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