Repatriation Ceremony
New York's returned a 7th-century B.C. bronze griffin head to the , , marking a significant artifact repatriation.
The return, celebrated with a ceremony attended by Greece’s Culture Minister , coincided with the election of as the first female and African president of the .
Global Cultural Exchange
The Met's director, , expressed gratitude for the partnership with Greece, emphasizing ongoing cultural exchange and the museum's commitment to tracing its artifacts' origins.
Greece plans to loan the griffin head back to the Met for future exhibitions, hoping this approach will aid its long-standing campaign for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures from the .