The Piprahwa gems found near Buddha’s birthplace in 1898 have been repatriated after India pressured Sotheby’s to cancel their sale in May.

The Piprahwa gems found near Buddha’s birthplace in 1898 have been repatriated after India pressured Sotheby’s to cancel their sale in May.

Culture ministry had threatened legal action over planned auction of Piprahwa precious stones

Historic repatriation of sacred Buddhist relics from Hong Kong to India showcases cultural diplomacy and public-private partnership.

The Piprahwa Gems were due to be auctioned in May, but the sale was called off after diplomatic intervention.

Sotheby’s had canceled an auction of the Piprahwa Gems after pressure from the Indian government. India said the relics were back in their “rightful home.”

NEW DELHI: A collection of ancient gems linked to the Buddha’s remains has been repatriated to India and will go on display to the public, after Delhi intervened in a planned…