Ancient Roman Bust Seized from Massachusetts Museum in Investigation of Looted Antiquities Network

A bronze bust believed to depict the daughter of an ancient Roman emperor was seized from the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts.
The seizure is part of an ongoing investigation into a smuggling network trafficking antiquities looted from Turkey and sold through New York.
Known as "Portrait of a Lady," the bust dates from 160-180 CE and likely depicts the daughter of Marcus Aurelius or Septimius Severus.
The bust was acquired by the museum in 1966 with limited provenance information.
Authorities have seized several other looted artifacts from museums and collectors across the United States.