Italian Hellenistic Silver

Description:
15 pieces of Hellenistic silver - Better known as the Morgantina Silver

Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2006
Year Claim Resolved: 2006
Means of Resolution: Private Negotiation

Complainant Name: Italian Ministry of Culture
Complainant Nation: Italy
Complainant Nation Economy: Developed
Complainant Type: Public: Government

Respondent Name: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Respondent Nation: United States
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Private: Institution

Reference Links:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/13/nyregion/13met.html?_r=0
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/711362

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Editor's Notes:

Private negotiation (Italian-language document provided to the NYT) which includes loans between the museum and Italy. WHERE ARE THEY TODAY? The collection of silver artifacts is currently on permanent display at the Archaeological Museum of Aidone in Aidone, Sicily.