News – Met to Return Ancient Artifact to Italy – World

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is to return a vase, which was allegedly looted from a tomb in Italy several decades ago, reports Bloomberg's Vernon Silver. The vase, that's around 2,500 years old, was bought by MOMA in 1972 for some $1 million. However, following the aquisition, it wasn't long before it transpired that the vase had been previously lifted from its home ground. A dispute commenced – one that may eventually bring about new laws surrounding collecting and excavation policies. And that can’t be a bad thing, especially given this recent saga lasted around 30 years.