Sacred Homecoming: Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum Returns 500-Year-Old Stolen Bronze to India
April 25, 2026
In a significant victory for cultural heritage and international diplomacy, a 16th-century bronze murti of the poet-saint Thirumangai Alvar has officially returned to Indian soil. The artifact, which had been in the possession of Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum for nearly 60 years, was formally handed over following a rigorous investigation into its origins.
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