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Man Returns Greek Antiquities Inherited From Grandmother
There are not many people who would admit to being in possession of unprovenanced antiquities especially if it concerns Greek antiquities, among other artifacts.
John S. Gomperts is one exception to that rule, however, having returned over nineteen pieces he...
Archaeology
Greek Forensic Archaeologist Uncovers Looted Vase at Metropolitan Museum
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art delivered an ancient vase to Manhattan's district attorney, after the DA had issued a warrant for the Greco-Roman vessel on July 24, citing "reasonable cause to believe" the museum was in possession of...
Archaeology
Manhattan District Attorney Returns Ancient Sarcophagus to Greek Consulate
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. and assistant DA Matthew Bogdanos, on Friday will deliver to Consul General of Greece in New York Dr. Constantine Koutras, an ancient marble sarcophagus illegally exported from Greece.
According to a National Herald report,...
Archaeology
Greek Archaeologist Prevents Illicit Sale of Antiquity in New York
Greek archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis has prevented the illicit sale of a valuable antiquity in New York City.
Tsirogiannis is a Senior Archaeologist at the Cambridge Archaeological Unit and forensic archaeologist researching antiquities smuggling networks and the market for looted cultural...