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Centuries-old vases, statues and frescoes to be returned to museums after being seized from Switzerland-based art dealer.A record haul of rare antiquities illegally looted from Italy and discovered during raids on the Swiss warehouses of an accused Sicilian art dealer was unveiled by authorities on Wednesday.Police estimated the value of the 5,361 vases, bronze statues and frescoes at about €50m (£38m).The works, dating from the eighth century BC to the third century, were laid out at the Terme di Diocleziano National Roman Museum and may go on public display before being returned to museums in southern Italy.
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