I am pleased other people found this article interesting. It does raise several dilemmas, the return of objects taken in recent times on questionable grounds. That is a tough one, although I have a modest collection there are one or two pieces that might have an unseen value. I do not mind honestly saying "no, they are mine now" but is this right with big collections often having more than they know what to do with, in particular those owened by the state?
The appeal of lavish and opulently decorated pieces is obvious however that is not where I see the value in collections, uses beyond the immediate attract me the most.
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