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flag A Chinese painting donated in 1959 was found missing, with the museum saying it was forged and disposed of, sparking a lawsuit over transparency.

flag A 16th-century Chinese painting, Jiangnan Spring, attributed to Ming artist Qiu Ying, was confirmed by Nanjing Museum to have been declared forged in 1961 and 1964 and later disposed of under 1990s rules. flag The artwork, part of a 1959 donation by descendants of collector Pang Laichen, was among five missing pieces discovered by the family in 2024. flag The museum stated ownership transferred upon donation and that it followed proper procedures, while the family sued over lack of transparency, seeking access to records. flag A copy was sold in 2001 for 6,800 yuan. flag Legal proceedings continue, with experts urging clearer regulations on cultural relic donations and deaccessioning.

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