Getty yields to the Greeks

The Greek government has persuaded the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles to return four priceless artefacts to Greece.

For a decade Greece has fought for the return of a rare gold funerary wreath, a tombstone, a stone torso and a votive relief that were allegedly illegally removed from the country.

But, after four hours of talks in Athens between the museum's director, Michael Brand, and the Greek culture minister, George Voulgarakis, a deal has been struck.

The board of trustees will still have to sign off on this, however. From the Telegraph.

Posted by David on May 18, 2006 2:23 PM