Ancient Roman Marble Ruin Fragment

Description:
large fragment of marble sent to the National Roman Museum via parcel with a note attached containing an apology Marble was marked "To Sam" and a heart with "Jess" and "Rome 2017"

Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2017
Year Claim Resolved: 2020
Means of Resolution: Sua sponte donation

Complainant Name: National Roman Museum
Complainant Nation: Italy
Complainant Nation Economy: Developed
Complainant Type: Private: Institution

Respondent Name: American tourist
Respondent Nation: United States
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Private: Individual

Reference Links:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/11/25/penitent-american-tourist-returns-artifact-stolen-from-rome/?sh=74e2b2f138ce

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Editor's Notes:

Museum has not released any specifics regarding the marble fragment. Image used is not of the piece specifically but of the overarching area thought the marble originated from. Edited by Janice Kim