British Museum announces "Rediscovering Gems" exhibit featuring recovered stolen artefacts, running Feb 15-Jun 15.
The British Museum has announced that a number of items stolen from its collection and then recovered will form part of a new exhibition. Last August, the museum revealed that around 2,000 items were believed to have been taken by a former employee, with hundreds since being recovered. The "Rediscovering Gems" exhibition, which opens on February 15, will showcase 10 ancient gems, including two Roman glass gems dating from the late 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. The museum is committed to recovering all the stolen items and preventing a repeat of the thefts.
February 01, 2024
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