Italy Cracks Down On Raiders Of Lost Ark

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08-10-2009
Italy Cracks Down On Raiders Of Lost Ark

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Now the story of one ancient vase, its theft and its return to the country where it was dug up: Italy. The so-called hotpot was painted by Euphronios. He was one of the most important vase artists in ancient Greek. The vase is one of many valuable objects that the Italians have demanded be returned in recent years, charging that they were illegally looted. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli has the story of the vase's travels across decades and continents.

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