Illustrations of Object Categories Subject to U.S. Import Restriction

The Image Database illustrates many, but not all, of the categories of objects that are covered by the import restrictions. The sequence of Italian materials outlined below follows the organization of the Designated List*, published on January 23, 2001, which is the authoritative description of these materials. 

The image database may be browsed by clicking on highlighted categories, below. There may be several pages of thumbnail images for each designated list heading, so please use the arrows at the bottom of each page to navigate through the set of images. 

Click on any thumbnail image for a full object record and larger image.

Designated List Headings

I.  Stone 
II. Metal
III. Ceramic
IV.  Glass
V. Painting
 
Acknowledgments

The images in the database were generously provided by the Direzione Generale per i Beni Archeologici.  They show objects that are in their collections; they are not stolen.  Photo credits and copyright information are provided with each image. 

Copyright Statement

The U.S. Department of State provides these illustrations of archaeological artifacts from Italy to facilitate enforcement of and adherence to the import restrictions.  Images in this database are protected by U.S. and international copyright law. Information on copyright owners and restrictions for individual images are noted in the Copyright field that accompanies each image.

Transmission or reproduction of images in this site beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners:

Direzione Generale per i Beni Archeologici
Via di San Michele, 22
00153 Rome, Italy
Telephone: (39) 06-58431
Fax: (39) 06-5882472

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