Ogura Collection of Military Artifacts and Jewelry
Ogura Collection of Military Artifacts and Jewelry

Year of Object(s) Creation: 19th Century-early 20th Century
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Provenience Nation: South Korea
Provenience Location: AncienttombsinChangnyeong,SouthGyeongsang,SouthKorea
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Circumstance of Acquisition: Alleged looting
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Location: Takenosuke Ogura, Tokyo National Museum

Korean Ogura Collection Of Military Artifacts And Jewelry


Description:
Metal, jewel, jade: Helmet and Armor of Gojong (Ogura Collection) - Helmet and armor of Gojong, part of the Ogura Collection

Case Status: Object(s) not relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 1945
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Means of Resolution: Inquiry/Demand

Complainant Name: Government
Complainant Nation: South Korea
Complainant Nation Economy: Developed
Complainant Type: Public: Government

Respondent Name: Government
Respondent Nation: Japan
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Public: Government

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Editor's Notes:
South Korea has attempted to have the Ogura collection returned multiple times since 1945, but has been unable to prove the objects were obtained by Japan through illegal means.