Press release: Cambodia welcomes the return of three sacred Khmer sculptures from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
On 16 December 2025, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release on welcoming the return of three sacred Khmer sculptures from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art.
The Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents has formally approved the return of three treasured Khmer masterpieces to Cambodia: the Head of Harihara, 10th century, Female Deity (the Goddess Uma), 10th century, and Prajnaparamita, late 12th century.
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
