THE TIMES: Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment

Roberta Mazza

Classics, Ancient History & Egyptology

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Egypt is investigating the possible illegal acquisition of national artefacts by an American craft store company, including a 5th-century fragment of the Bible that was displayed at the Vatican.

Period	20 Jul 2017

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Title	Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment
Media name/outlet	The Times
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	20/07/17
Description	Egypt is investigating the possible illegal acquisition of national artefacts by an American craft store company, including a 5th-century fragment of the Bible that was displayed at the Vatican.
URL	https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hobby-lobby-under-investigation-over-sale-of-5th-century-bible-fragment-thvs8zq93
Persons	Roberta Mazza

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THE TIMES: Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment

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