May 21, 2024
Historic Repatriation of 900-Year-Old Statue to Thailand
A 900-year-old statue, known as the Golden Boy and believed to depict the Hindu god Shiva, has been returned to Thailand from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The artefacts were returned after verifying their connection to a notorious art dealer charged with stealing treasures from Southeast Asia. The statue and a smaller kneeling woman statue will be displayed at the National Museum Bangkok.