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    This is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE evidence photograph showing a collection of carved stone and metal seals or chops, likely of East Asian origin. The items include large carved stone figures of mythological lions (foo dogs) and turtles on square bases, as well as several smaller carved seals. These appear to be artifacts potentially seized as part of a cultural property or smuggling investigation.

    SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

    04.21.2014

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    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement           

    After more than six decades after being removed during the Korean War, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) repatriated Friday nine royal seals of the Korean Empire and Joseon Dynasty in Seoul, South Korea during U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to the nation. This is the April 17 signing of the hold harmless agreement between HSI Attaché Seoul Taekuk Cho and Sun-hwa Rha, Administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA), which paved the way for the return of the seals.

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    Date Taken: 04.21.2014
    Date Posted: 04.24.2014 16:51
    Photo ID: 1271485
    VIRIN: 140424-A-AB123-002-CC
    Resolution: 3820x2579
    Size: 2.76 MB
    Location: SEOUL, KR
    Web Views: 123
    Downloads: 2

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    The image shows a U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal/plaque displayed prominently in the background, with a collection of small carved figurines and artifacts arranged in front of it. A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent badge is centered among the artifacts. This appears to be an official law enforcement photograph documenting seized cultural artifacts or antiquities.
    An official U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) / Homeland Security Investigations evidence photograph showing seized artifacts laid out on a white sheet with a forensic scale ruler. The items appear to be Asian (likely Chinese) decorative seals and figurines, including turtle and mythical creature sculptures in stone and brass/gilt materials. A Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent badge is prominently displayed at the bottom of the arrangement.
    An official from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) poses formally between an American flag and a South Korean flag against a blue draped backdrop. He is wearing white conservation gloves and holding a small artifact that appears to be a stone or jade figurine, likely representing a repatriation ceremony. The ICE logo is visible in the bottom right corner of the image.
    This is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE evidence photograph showing a collection of carved stone and metal seals or chops, likely of East Asian origin. The items include large carved stone figures of mythological lions (foo dogs) and turtles on square bases, as well as several smaller carved seals. These appear to be artifacts potentially seized as part of a cultural property or smuggling investigation.
    The image shows a carved jade or nephrite stone seal featuring a mythical creature (likely a dragon or pixiu) atop a rectangular base. The object appears to be a traditional Chinese imperial or official seal, photographed against a white background. A U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE watermark is visible in the lower right corner, suggesting this is an evidence or seized artifact photograph.
    The image shows a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official seal plaque mounted on a wall, with two smaller objects placed in front of it. In the foreground are a small HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) Special Agent badge pin and what appears to be a carved stone seal or chop with Chinese/East Asian characters in red ink. The composition appears to be a deliberate display arrangement, likely for documentation or investigative purposes.
    Two individuals are posing together while jointly holding an open official document or agreement, likely at a formal signing ceremony. Name placards on the table identify the participants in Korean and English, with an ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) logo visible in the lower right corner. The setting features a traditional Korean folding screen painting (munjado or landscape screen) as a backdrop.

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