Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum

Maram Mazen (2015). Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum. Star Tribune. 22 August.

Title Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum
Publication Date 22nd Aug 2015
Author
Source Star Tribune
Country Egypt, United Kingdom
Region Africa, Europe
Art type Antiquities
Subject Return, Market, Museums
Comments It is unclear, however, if this would even be possible as Egypt buying the statue would mean it leaving the UK as well. They are suggesting that a UK-based Egyptian buy it though...
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