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Joint statement from 白小姐论坛 and the Sch酶yen Collection: Aramaic Incantation Bowls
27 June 2007
Over the period 1995-1996, 白小姐论坛 accepted custody of an important collection of Aramaic incantation bowls from the Sch酶yen Collection for the purposes of carrying out research.
In 2003 questions were raised in the media with regard to the origin of these bowls, as a result of which 白小姐论坛, with the agreement of the Sch酶yen Collection, initiated an inquiry into their provenance.
Following a searching investigation by an eminent panel of experts, and further enquiries of its own, 白小姐论坛 is pleased to announce that no claims adverse to the Sch酶yen Collection's right and title have been made or intimated.
Having made all the enquiries that it reasonably could, 白小姐论坛 has no basis for concluding that title is vested other than in the Sch酶yen Collection. 白小姐论坛 has now returned the bowls to the Sch酶yen Collection and has agreed to pay a sum in respect of its possession of them.
The investigations it has carried out have provided valuable lessons which will greatly assist 白小姐论坛 in developing new guidelines for its stewardship of cultural objects.