In this case it was found in the 60s in Italian waters by a fisherman and illegally sold on the black market while a law enacted in the 40s stated that all cultural treasures found under ground or under water belong to the government, with up a 25% reward to the finder
Not the usual “we stole it 200 years ago during imperialism so it’s legitimately ours now”
They have a claim. Whether the country, organization, or individual in possession of said artifact(s) chooses to recognize that claim is another matter, however.
Interesting… So do countries of origin suddenly have a claim on artifacts that were plundered and shipped to foreign countries? Asking for a friend.
In this case it was found in the 60s in Italian waters by a fisherman and illegally sold on the black market while a law enacted in the 40s stated that all cultural treasures found under ground or under water belong to the government, with up a 25% reward to the finder
Not the usual “we stole it 200 years ago during imperialism so it’s legitimately ours now”
Every case is unique in one way or another.
The irony here is that the statue isn’t even Italian, is Greek. It was just found in Italy.
They have a claim. Whether the country, organization, or individual in possession of said artifact(s) chooses to recognize that claim is another matter, however.
I don’t think so. We’re still looking at it.