Egypt threat of legal action adds to ‘politicisation’ of antiquities

The Antiquities Dealers’ Association (ADA) has said dealers and auctioneers should stand up to “the politicisation of the antiquities trade” in the wake of a row surrounding the sale of a £4m sculpture.

It follows the Egyptian National Committee for Antiquities Repatriation saying it will instruct a …

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