U.S. sues to recover ancient Syrian artifacts looted by Islamic State

Yeganeh Torbati (2016). U.S. sues to recover ancient Syrian artifacts looted by Islamic State. Reuters. 15 December.

Title U.S. sues to recover ancient Syrian artifacts looted by Islamic State
Publication Date 15th Dec 2016
Author
Source Reuters
Country Syria, United States of America
Region West and Central Asia, Americas
Art type Antiquities
Subject Lawsuit
Comments The lawsuit is hoped to signal to the American art market that buyers should beware the provenance of items they are purchasing, as they could be financing illegal activities and organizations like the Islamic State.
Link http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-antiquities-idUSKBN14422I
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