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New York Authorities Seize Bronze Bust from Worcester Art Museum as Part of Ongoing Investigation into Smuggling Network

New York authorities have seized a bronze bust from the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts as part of an ongoing investigation into a smuggling network involving antiquities stolen from Turkey. The bust, known as “Portrait of a Lady”, is believed to depict the daughter of an ancient Roman emperor and was seized from the museum located 40 miles west of Boston. The Worcester Art Museum expressed their disappointment in the seizure and noted their commitment to the highest standards of ethical and responsible collecting.