Met announces physical return of 14 sculptures to Cambodia
The Met announced the physical return of 14 sculptures to Cambodia, including The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated in Royal Ease and Head of Buddha. The works had been deaccessioned in December 2023 following the investigation into Douglas Latchford’s trafficking network. This report records the transfer announcement, rather than confirmation of arrival.
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