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- Title
The Fight Against the Illicit Trade in Asian Cultural Artefacts: Connecting International Agreements, Regional Co-operation, and Domestic Strategies.
- Authors
GRUBER, Stefan
- Abstract
Looting and illicit trafficking of cultural artefacts pose major threats to Asia's cultural heritage. This not only causes a continuing loss of cultural objects but also the destruction of large numbers of archaeological and historical sites as objects are often looted from tombs or cut off from larger pieces in order to obtain transportable parts for sale on the international art market. In addition, items are stolen from collections and museums or are trafficked in violation of export bans. This article explores the relevant international conventions dealing with the prevention of the illicit export of cultural artefacts and their repatriation, examines how those legal instruments are implemented in Asia and extended in bilateral agreements between market and source countries, and how particularly regional co-operation between Asian nations, international solidarity and assistance, and relevant domestic approaches can assist in improving the situation.
- Subjects
ART thefts; PILLAGE; COMMERCIAL crimes; ANTIQUITIES industry; ANTIQUITIES smuggling; CULTURAL property
- Publication
Asian Journal of International Law, 2013, Vol 3, Issue 2, p341
- ISSN
2044-2513
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/S2044251313000052