Yemen alleges 28 looted artifacts are held in London auction houses and British Museum
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Yemen's General Authority for Antiquities and Museums has identified 28 allegedly looted artifacts currently held in London. Eight of these objects were auctioned by Bonhams and Apollo Art Auctions in early July, while the remaining twenty are part of the British Museum's collection. The artifacts include incense burners, seals, Musnad inscriptions, tablets, and statues. The Authority alleges the items were illegally acquired by British Colonel William Francis, and is calling for their repatriation.
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Twitter / XYemen alleges 28 looted artifacts are held in London auction houses and British Museumartforum.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAccording to the General Authority for Antiquities and Museums in Yemen, 28 Yemeni artifacts held in London have been looted from their country of origin.
The artifacts possessed by the British Museum include incense burners, seals, Musnad inscriptions, tablets and statues.
The Authority continues to allege that the items were illegally acquired by British Colonel William Francis
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