Australia’s
Baby Buddha
The oldest Chinese artefact in Australian history.
The Story
Changing History
The incredible journey of a Baby Buddha statue from China to a remote beach in Western Australia. Baby Buddha is the oldest Chinese artefact discovered in Australia.
News and Media
Read the latest news and media releases from Australian and international publications and television.
Baby Buddha Honoured at Parliament House
Baby Buddha was invited to the West Australian Parliament House by the Buddhist Council of WA as a guest of honour for the first ever celebration of Vesak Day, the most holy day in the Buddhist calendar.
Antiques Roadshow Reveals the True Origin
Searching for the origins the Baby Buddha the team seek the help of British historians from BBC Antiques Roadshow. Englands Asian Art Experts declare the Australian Baby Buddha a “Priceless World Treasure.”
Channel Nine News Announces the Find
Australia’s Channel Nine News report on the history changing find and the Ming Dynasty treasure fleet. Described as the discovery with potential evidence of a voyage to the Australian coastline 200 years before the Dutch ever set sail.
Forensic Research
Finding The Truth
Our extensive research has now confirmed the Buddha as being approximately 400-500 years old. Twice the age of Modern Australia.
Experts Opinion
Antiques Roadshow
BBC Englands Asian Art Experts declare Australian Baby Buddha a “Priceless World Treasure.”
The Metal Detectives
Meet the Aussie Metal Detectives behind this amazing find in Shark Bay Western Australia.