Cambodia celebrates return of ancient Khmer sculptures from Douglas Latchford collection
The Guardian / Anne DaviesCollector’s daughter has promised to return more than 100 important sculptures acquired by her father Cambodian officials have celebrated the return of five important ancient Khmer sculptures from the collection of Douglas Latchford, among more than 100 his daughter Julia promised to return after his death last year.Latchford, a businessman who lived between the UK and Thailand, was a world expert on Khmer antiquities and a prolific collector, but in 2019 he was indicted in the US on charges of smuggling and forging documents. He died in 2020 before reaching trial.10 days ago | ភាសារខ្មែរHow artefacts linked to indicted dealer ended up in Australian galleries
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