Sotheby的香港在拍卖佛祖遗骨上的古老珠宝时 面临强烈的反弹 Sotheby's Hong Kong faces backlash over auction of ancient jewels tied to Buddha's remains.

Sotheby的香港准备拍卖 一批古老的珠宝 与佛祖的遗骨有关, 激起佛教徒之间的争议 他们认为销售是不尊重的。 Sotheby's Hong Kong is set to auction a collection of ancient jewels linked to Buddha's remains, stirring controversy among Buddhists who see the sale as disrespectful. 这些物品是1898年在印度发现的,包括近1 800颗珍珠、红宝石、蓝宝石和金饰物。 The items, discovered in 1898 in India, include nearly 1,800 pearls, rubies, sapphires, and gold ornaments. 批评者认为，此次拍卖将神圣文物商品化，而苏富比则为拍卖合法辩护。 Critics argue the sale commodifies sacred artifacts, while Sotheby's defends the auction as legal. 印度政府以违反文化遗产法为由,发出了停止拍卖的法律通知。 The Indian government has issued a legal notice to halt the auction, citing violations of cultural heritage laws.