Ancient Greek artefacts to be repatriated

The Greek culture ministry says it has struck a deal with US collector Shelby White for the return of two important ancient artefacts that Greece says were looted by antiquities smugglers.

Ancient Greek artefacts to be repatriated

The Greek culture ministry says it has struck a deal with US collector Shelby White for the return of two important ancient artefacts that Greece says were looted by antiquities smugglers.

A ministry statement today identified the works as a broken marble sculpture that originally decorated an ancient grave and a bronze vase, both dating to the 4th century BC.

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