"A spokesperson for the Dutch government told the Guardian no decision on the return of the Java man remains had been made: “Nothing has been declined, but some things take longer than others." https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/06/netherlands-to-return-treasures-looted-from-indonesia-and-sri-lanka-in-colonial-era #histodons #hisstm
Netherlands to return treasures looted from Indonesia and Sri Lanka in colonial era

Artefacts taken from Balinese royal palace among items being returned – but do not include prehistoric ‘Java man’

The Guardian