guy Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 Another stolen Roman relic has been returned. The item, a sculptured head of Hydrophora, was found in Zurich, Switzerland. It was returned to Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome. Thieves had snatched the head of the Hydrophora, which is part of a larger statue, in 1978 along with four other priceless objects. The Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Italy has recovered the piece and returned it to its former home, under the guidance of brigadier general Vincenzo Molinese. Its successful repatriation last year was only recently announced after a careful restoration process. During a special ceremony to celebrate the head’s homecoming, it was reattached to its long-lost torso in the presence of the Carabinieri who had helped ensure its safe return. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/italian-police-recover-a-long-lost-roman-marble-head-nearly-50-years-after-its-theft-2312981/amp-page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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