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    ICE returns looted cultural artifacts to Islamic Republic of Afghanistan [Image 3 of 7]

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    An official U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE photograph showing a gold-colored metallic object being held by a gloved hand. The object appears to be a pre-Columbian or ancient gold artifact with a spiral/coiled form, consistent with tumbaga or solid gold artifacts from Mesoamerican or South American cultures. The image appears to be an evidence or seizure documentation photograph.

    DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    09.06.2013

    Photo by Paul Caffrey 

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement           

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will repatriate gold artifacts and an ancient vase to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The antiquities were seized in Newark, N.J., after ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York special agents discovered that the objects were destined for a New York business suspected of dealing in looted cultural property.

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    Date Taken: 09.06.2013
    Date Posted: 09.07.2013 15:57
    Photo ID: 1012304
    VIRIN: 130613-A-AB123-003
    Resolution: 3652x2439
    Size: 4.27 MB
    Location: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
    Web Views: 181
    Downloads: 5

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    The image shows a close-up of an ancient bronze or copper alloy vessel, likely a vase or ewer, bearing significant patination and verdigris consistent with considerable age. The artifact features intricate relief decorations including figural scenes, architectural or floral motifs, and geometric border patterns. The image is watermarked by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), suggesting this is a documented seized or recovered cultural artifact.
    The image shows an ancient bronze ewer or pitcher with significant patination and verdigris, photographed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), suggesting it is a recovered cultural artifact. The vessel features elaborate relief decorations including figural scenes, floral/palm motifs, and vertical ribbing on the body. It is displayed on a wooden surface with an American flag visible in the blurred background.
    An official U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE photograph showing a gold-colored metallic object being held by a gloved hand. The object appears to be a pre-Columbian or ancient gold artifact with a spiral/coiled form, consistent with tumbaga or solid gold artifacts from Mesoamerican or South American cultures. The image appears to be an evidence or seizure documentation photograph.
    The image shows two gold-colored metallic objects photographed on a dark red surface. The objects appear to be pre-Columbian or ancient gold artifacts, possibly ear ornaments or decorative pieces, documented by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The ICE watermark in the lower right corner suggests these are evidentiary or seized cultural property photographs.
    The image shows a thin, embossed metallic sheet (appearing gold or gilt) featuring repoussé relief decorations of animals, likely deer or stags with prominent antlers. The artifact appears to be an ancient or antique decorative metal plaque, possibly of archaeological significance, displayed on a red fabric surface. The image is watermarked by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), suggesting it was seized as a potentially looted or smuggled cultural artifact.
    A gloved hand wearing a blue nitrile examination glove holds a gold repoussé artifact, appearing to be an ancient decorative plaque or panel with embossed animal figures. The artifact shows two registers of relief-worked imagery depicting animals, consistent with ancient Near Eastern or Scythian metalwork traditions. The image bears a watermark from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), suggesting this is documentation of a seized or recovered cultural artifact.
    The image shows three gold-colored metallic plaques or tablets displayed in a black box lined with red velvet. The objects appear to be ancient or antique artifacts with embossed relief decorations depicting animals or figures. The image is watermarked with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) logo, suggesting these are seized cultural property or contraband artifacts.

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