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Chapter 6: Repatriation and the case for return

Lucinda Collins Hallahan
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Mentioned at 1:29-2:08

A photo of an ancient Greek krater attributed to Eufronios, depicting the death of Sarpedon. The vase, dated between 520-510 BCE, features intricate red-figure painting that illustrates Sarpedon, a heroic figure from mythology, lying on the ground with warriors around him.
Figure 5.1: Front side depicting Sarpedon’s body carried by Hypnos and Thanatos (Sleep and Death), while Hermes watches, Sarpedon Krater, C 515 BCE, Archaeological Museum of Cerveter. Source: Wikimedia Commons by Sailko used under CC BY 3.0.

Mentioned at 2:09-2:38

Three marble sculptures displayed in a museum setting depicting Orpheus and the Sirens.
Figure 5.2: Orpheus and the Sirens, C 350-300 BCE. Source: Wikimedia Commons by Sailko used under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Mentioned at 13:17-13:28

A marble relief from the Parthenon, depicting a dynamic scene of ancient Greek figures in intricate detail. The relief showcases several human figures engaged in a procession, characterised by flowing drapery and expressive poses.
Figure 5.3: Marble relief (Block XLVII) from the North frieze of the Parthenon. Athens, 438–432 BC. Source: The British Museum used under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

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