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Tomb Raiding 101
(one-faced or two-faced?)
How did it end up in the UK and eventually in that man's possession? His story does not sound credible. If his grandfather recommended it would possibly worth a fortune some day (video), why did himself use it for target practice? How come he had not have it appraised for that long? Is it believable that a metal dealer who "had a good eye for antiques" couldn't distinguish gold from brass? I think after the Barakat Gallery court case that Iran won, dealers of looted treasures are going to concoct all sorts of stories to avoid the fate of Barakat.
I think this case, as in the previous instances, should also be pursued by Iran's cultural heritage organization. UNESCO Convention leaves no ambiguity in such instances for all the signatories.
"given what we know about the antiquities trade and faked provenance this seems a bit suspicious, though that is mere speculation on my part." - quoted from Illicit cultural property which points to another interesting article on the issue: The Midas Touch.
(one-faced or two-faced?)
How did it end up in the UK and eventually in that man's possession? His story does not sound credible. If his grandfather recommended it would possibly worth a fortune some day (video), why did himself use it for target practice? How come he had not have it appraised for that long? Is it believable that a metal dealer who "had a good eye for antiques" couldn't distinguish gold from brass? I think after the Barakat Gallery court case that Iran won, dealers of looted treasures are going to concoct all sorts of stories to avoid the fate of Barakat.
I think this case, as in the previous instances, should also be pursued by Iran's cultural heritage organization. UNESCO Convention leaves no ambiguity in such instances for all the signatories.
"given what we know about the antiquities trade and faked provenance this seems a bit suspicious, though that is mere speculation on my part." - quoted from Illicit cultural property which points to another interesting article on the issue: The Midas Touch.
