Korean Queen Munjeong Golden Turtle Seal

Description:
royal gold seal - turtle shaped golden seal of Queen Munjeong

Case Status: Object(s) not relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2012
Year Claim Resolved:
Means of Resolution: Inquiry/Demand

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

Respondent Name: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Respondent Nation: United States
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Private: Institution

Reference Links:

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/03/148_143052.html ; http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-adv-korean-seal-20131126-story.html

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Editor's Notes:

The Korea Times reported in September 2013 that LACMA intended to return the object. There has been no subsequent news of the actual return.