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The Euphronios Krater is unveiled in Rome after being returned to Italy by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
After decades abroad, the ancient Euphronios Krater was returned to Italy and unveiled in Rome in 2008.
After decades of legal dispute, the ancient Euphronios Krater was ceremoniously unveiled in Rome on January 18, 2008. This sixth-century BCE red-figure vase, attributed to the celebrated painter Euphronios, had long been at the center of contention between Italy and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Archaeological evidence showed the krater was illicitly excavated in the 1970s and repatriation efforts gained momentum in the early 2000s. Its return marked a landmark victory for cultural heritage advocates seeking to recover looted artifacts. The exhibition highlighted ongoing debates over museum ethics and the protection of antiquities.
2008
Euphronios Krater
Rome
Metropolitan Museum of Art