Indian Ministry of External Affairs auctions Toshakhana collection for first time
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The Ministry of External Affairs has opened its Toshakhana collection to a public auction for the first time. The sale includes approximately 300 diplomatic gifts, including luxury watches and jewelry, received during official engagements.
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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched the first-ever public auction of items held in the Toshakhana. This collection consists of nearly 300 diplomatic gifts and souvenirs that were received by government officials during various international visits and official engagements.
Reports from Livemint and Times of India indicate that the auction includes several items such as Rolex watches and gold jewelry. Other goods included in the sale are a MacBook computer, silverware, and silver daggers.
According to NDTV, the Ministry is offering these items to the public for the first time in the history of the department. The items were previously held in the Toshakhana following their receipt during official state functions.