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art-and-design1 year ago

British Museum Sues Ex-Curator for Theft of 1800 Artifacts

The British Museum is suing its former curator, Peter Higgs, for the return of stolen artifacts, alleging that he stole or damaged over 1,800 items from its collections and sold hundreds on eBay. A London judge has ordered Higgs to return any gems or jewelry from the museum in his possession within four weeks and has also instructed PayPal to disclose data related to his eBay accounts. Higgs disputes the accusations, with his lawyers stating that he is "suffering from severe mental strain" and unable to effectively respond to the proceedings.

via The New York Times|
#art-and-design#british-museum#court-case
world-news1 year ago

"Centuries-old Japanese Artifacts Recovered and Returned to Japan by FBI"

The FBI recovered 22 stolen Japanese artifacts, including portraits of Okinawan kings and a hand-drawn map, from a Massachusetts home. The items, dating back to the 1700s, were found in the attic of a World War II veteran's home and have been returned to Japan. The family discovered the items while sorting through the veteran's belongings and alerted the authorities. The artifacts were part of a trove taken from the Ryukyu Kingdom during World War II, and efforts are ongoing to repatriate other missing items.

via NPR|
#fbi#japan#okinawa
arts-and-culture1 year ago

"Stolen Gems Recovered: British Museum's Exhibition Unveiled"

The British Museum has recovered over 350 ancient artifacts, including engraved gems and jewelry, that were stolen from its store rooms by a former curator. Some of the recovered items, dating back to ancient Rome, are now on display in the exhibition "Rediscovering Gems." While over 1,000 items are still missing, the museum is hopeful about their recovery. The exhibition aims to be transparent about the thefts and the museum's efforts to retrieve the items, shedding light on the underappreciated ancient jewelry through a display with small torches for proper viewing.

via The New York Times|
#ancient-jewelry#arts-and-culture#british-museum