Antiquities smuggling

The latest repatriation of illicitly acquired and exported ancient artifacts involves three objects returned to Greek state ownership in Atlanta, Georgia. The artifacts were turned over to Greece’s consulate in the southeastern US metropolis. Specifically, one of the three artifacts is part of a marble tombstone dated to the 4th century BC. A representation on […]

The recovered items included tomb artifacts dating to the archaic, classical, and Hellenistic periods (500–150 BC)

The Manhattan District Attorney’s office on Friday announced the official return of 30 rare antiquities to Greece, which were valued at $3.7 million. Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr said 19 of the ancient objects were voluntarily returned by New York City gallery owner Michael Ward, whereas three pieces were seized from convicted British art […]