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Chinese jade

The 18th century Chinese jade censer that was stolen from the Fogg Museum in 1979 has been returned to the Harvard Art Museums.

An 18th century Chinese jade censer, stolen from Harvard in 1979, has finally been returned

Arts, Culture & Media

A piece of Chinese jade art stolen more than 30 years ago has been returned to Harvard Art Museums. The ornamental incense burner was set to be auctioned in Hong Kong when officials realized it was stolen.

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