In 1955, workers in Bangkok accidentally dropped a large plaster statue of the Buddha while moving it, causing some of the plaster to crack and reveal gold underneath. ‘We’re Just a Little ...

Founded in early 15th century, Namgyal Tsemo monastery in Leh in Ladakh is renowned for its three-storey high solid gold idol of Maitrieya Buddha. Situated on a mountain top behind the Leh palace ...

"Solid Gold" includes 250 objects from the ... time - is grouped with Nam June Paik's 2005 video installation Golden Buddha in the Ancient Gold galleries. And vintage Cartier cigarette cases ...