Les Antiques de Nepal
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Today this life sized statue of the famous king stands tall and proud in the room displaying stone sculptures at the National Museum in Chauni. The Museum is a treasure trove of numerous other antiques that collectors would give their eyeteeth for. Connoisseurs of such ancient objects d’art should also know that the Kathmandu Valley itself is a museum of sorts, and that antiques can be seen in many old houses, courtyards, temples and monasteries.
Of course, if the connoisseur wishes to possess a few of such exquisite curios then there are quite a few reputable antique shops strewn about Kathmandu, mainly in Thamel, Basantpur and Durbar Marg, besides of course numerous shops in Bhaktapur and Patan.
According to Mr. Binod Khanal of ‘Antique Gallery’ in Durbar Marg, ‘Although there are many curio shops with a wide range of interesting items, I think
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