Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs — Season 1, Episode 4: The Vase of Asteas
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 4 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
The remarkable story of how the Vase of Asteas was initially sold by the tomb robber who discovered it for a million lire and a pig, eventually finding its way to the Getty Museum in California, but how a chance car crash and a rogue Polaroid helped bring the unique artifact back to its place of origin.
About Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs
Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces.