Sotheby’s Buddha Jewels auction was postponed after India

Auction house Sotheby’s, after legal action by the Indian government, postponed the sale of hundreds of holy jewelry related to Buddha’s remains.

The sale of the collection – was described as one of the most surprising archeological finds of modern times – criticized Buddhist academic and monastery leaders. India said that this was hurt by the global Buddhist society.

Sotheby’s suspension will allow the discussions between the parties, he said.

William Claxton Peppé is a British official named Peppé, about 130 years ago with bone fragms that are found in northern India, Buddha’s own.

Auction of a collection auction of the historic Buddha Maurryan Empire, Ashokan era, the Ashocious era, BCE in 240-200

Two days ago a letter in a letter, the Indian government, India and the global Buddhist community violates the inseparable religious and cultural heritage and international laws, as well as the United Nations initiatives, “he said.

The delegation of the high-level Indian government, then held discussions with Sotheby representatives on Tuesday.

In an email sent by e-mail, Sotheby was in the light of issues raised by the Government of India, and with the consent of the consignors, auctions were postponed.

The discussions will be shared “if necessary” updates.

The web page page that is removed from the auction house and the auction of the auction in the sale of attention is no longer available.

William Claxton Peppé, in southern Lumbini, Buddha’s native place in the south of the Lumbini was a British Property Manager. About 2000 years ago written and opened satisfactions.

Findings included about 1,800 stones, including rubies, topaz, sapphires and patterned golden sheets stored inside a brick room. This site is now in the Province of Uttar Pradesh.

Sotheby said in February that the discovery of 1898 plays the role of “all the most extraordinary discoveries of each period.”