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    25 Peruvian treasures returned to government of Peru [Image 3 of 4]

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    The image shows a pre-Columbian ceramic vessel, likely of Andean origin (possibly Chimú or related culture), featuring a blackware finish with a stirrup-spout or single-spout form. The vessel is decorated with applied figural elements including a central anthropomorphic face near the neck and smaller human or deity figures on the shoulder of the body. The artifact is photographed against a neutral gray background on a fabric surface, bearing an ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) watermark, suggesting it was documented as part of a cultural property seizure or repatriation case.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    10.21.2014

    Photo by Ronald Reusch 

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement           

    Four separate investigations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) led to the seizure of several looted Peruvian artifacts smuggled into the United States during the last several years. The artifacts were returned Wednesday to the Peruvian consuls during simultaneous repatriation ceremonies in San Antonio, Denver and Boston. Items returned included two Colonial-era Cusco paintings, a funerary vessel from 100-1532 A.D., a Chancay statue from 1200-1450 A.D., a Lambayeque-style vessel from 800-1300 A.D., and Incan artifacts looted from ancient Peruvian graves.

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    Date Taken: 10.21.2014
    Date Posted: 10.22.2014 13:42
    Photo ID: 1624487
    VIRIN: 141022-H-RR123-004
    Resolution: 3648x5472
    Size: 7.36 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
    Hometown: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
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    Downloads: 11

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    A pre-Columbian ceramic anthropomorphic figurine is displayed on a gray fabric surface, photographed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), suggesting it is a seized cultural artifact. The figurine features painted geometric and zoomorphic decorations in dark pigment on a cream/buff slip, depicting a standing human form with stylized facial features. A second darker ceramic vessel is partially visible in the background upper left.
    The image shows a small ancient ceramic vessel, likely a pre-Columbian pottery jug with a globular body, single handle, and painted geometric decorations in dark pigment on a red-slipped surface. The artifact displays significant age-related wear, soil encrustation, and a damaged rim, suggesting archaeological origin. The image bears an ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) watermark, indicating this may be evidence from a cultural property investigation.
    The image shows a pre-Columbian ceramic vessel, likely of Andean origin (possibly Chimú or related culture), featuring a blackware finish with a stirrup-spout or single-spout form. The vessel is decorated with applied figural elements including a central anthropomorphic face near the neck and smaller human or deity figures on the shoulder of the body. The artifact is photographed against a neutral gray background on a fabric surface, bearing an ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) watermark, suggesting it was documented as part of a cultural property seizure or repatriation case.
    The image shows three pre-Columbian ceramic artifacts displayed on a draped gray fabric background, photographed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The items appear to be archaeological objects likely recovered as part of a cultural property investigation or repatriation effort. The artifacts represent distinct styles consistent with ancient Mesoamerican or South American cultures.

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