South Korean Group of Nine Vases
South Korean Group of Nine Vases

Year of Object(s) Creation: Unknown
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Provenience Nation: Japan
Provenience Location: Higasa'sHomeinJapan,1990
Year Removed from Findspot: 1990

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Circumstance of Acquisition: Alleged looting
Nation: Japan
Location: South Korea

9 Japanese Vases


Description:
9 vases - Porcelain Vases

Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 1990
Year Claim Resolved: 1991
Means of Resolution: Private Negotiation

Complainant Name: Kenichi Higasa (art collector)
Complainant Nation: Japan
Complainant Nation Economy: Developed
Complainant Type: Private: Individual

Respondent Name: Kim Soo-Hong (antique dealer)
Respondent Nation: South Korea
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Private: Individual

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Editor's Notes:
South Korea arrested Soo-hung, who pleaded that the porcelains rightfully belonged to South Korea. Higasa promised to donate some items to museums if they were returned to them, but no such donation was made as of 1991.