Metropolitan Museum of tightened rules for acquiring works of ancient art
Guide New York Metropolitan Museum has introduced new rules for the acquisition of archaeological objects and works of ancient art
Leadership in New York Metropolitan Museum has changed the rules of the acquisition of antiquities. Now they are in conformity with current standards, adopted in June 2008 the Association of Directors of United States art museums. Previously, the collection could grow products, existence of which is apparent in the last 10 years. However, according to new requirements, archaeological objects and ancient works of art can be purchased only if in the course of the research will be confirmed that the interesting object, even before 1970 was out of the country where he probably was discovered, or was legally exported from there after 1970 years.
Given the fact that even after the most extensive studies provenans some products can not be fully confirmed, the leadership of the Metropolitan that it is feasible to make some exceptions to these rules. If there are sufficient grounds for the recognition of the legitimacy of the origin, the museum staff may decide to purchase it.
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