1,046 Iraqi Antiquities

Description:
The United States of America's Immigration and Customs Enforcement returned 1,046 cultural antiquities to the government of Iraq. All of which were seized in 4 separate investigations. Among the items, there were: terracotta cones inscribed in cuneiform text, a praying goddess figurine, coins bearing the likenesses of ancient emperors, molded terracotta tablets, stone cylinder seals, amulets, glass bottles, bronze spearheads, bronze daggers, cylinder seals, metal sculptures, a metal axe head, beaded necklaces, a large bronze spear/sword, and a small glass plate. The Year of Objects' creation is varied. They date across the Old Babylonian Period (1500 to 1700 B.C.E.), the reign of King Enannatum of Lagash (circa 2400 B.C.E.), and others to around 2141-2122 B.C.E.

Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2001
Year Claim Resolved: 2008
Means of Resolution: Action by Respondent's Govt.

Complainant Name: Government of Iraq
Complainant Nation: Iraq
Complainant Nation Economy: Developing
Complainant Type: Public: Government

Respondent Name: Government of the United States of America
Respondent Nation: United States
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Public: Government

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