Oxford museum set to return 500-year-old bronze statue taken from Tamil Nadu temple A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, taken from a Tamil Nadu temple, is returning to India from the UK. Acquired by the Ashmolean Museum in 1967, its provenance became questionable after a 2019 discovery. Following an investigation and a formal claim by India, the museum has agreed to its repatriation, highlighting a commitment to ethical collections. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_temple #Tirumankai_Alvar #Saint_Tirumankai #bronze_statue #Oxford_museum #bronze #museum_set
