Kathmandu. A 12th-century ancient and rare gilt copper alloy Manjushri statue has been sold in Hong Kong for HK$137.35 million (approximately NPR 2.37 billion).
The statue was sold for more than double its estimated minimum price after a competitive bidding at Christie's auction house. This sale has set a new world record for the auction of a gilt bronze statue from the Himalayan region. This statue also became the highest-priced artwork sold at this auction session.
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