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Ancient artifact acquisition due diligence

Record completed checks before paying, importing or taking possession.

Seller's legal identity and address verifiedObject photographed on all sides, measured and weighedLikely source country or countries researchedExport history or pre-law ownership documentedDestination-country import restrictions checkedINTERPOL, FBI or relevant stolen-object systems checkedRelevant ICOM Red List categories reviewedIndependent specialist consulted for attribution/authenticityCondition and restoration mappedWritten authenticity, title and provenance warranties obtainedReturn, seizure, restitution and claim terms reviewed

Do not let auction urgency replace documentation.

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