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Taranto sounds intriguing. I met Maria's counterparts in under-visited museums in Parma and the Veneto earlier this year. They were touchingly eager to share their knowledge, perhaps especially because no one else was around.

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Wonderful post-- what a great museum. That nutcracker!!! Incredible....

I have visited the Getty in LA a couple of times, but I don't think I have any photos. If I can find one of the sculpture group I'll send...

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Thank you Eric…. would you believe I had a grandson of Getty as a student many, many years ago….poor boy was kidnapped but the nonno wouldn’t pay the ransom.

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you knew Paul Getty kidnapped in 73? amazing story, that. would be a good substack!

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I can’t write anything positive about it - better to keep it “private”

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That jewelry! I got to see the Orpheus and the Sirens in Rome. Thank you for showing us their new home.

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Im sure you know Massimo Melis…. also Elizabeth is a client/friend

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I just put the ORO di TARANTO a massive book up on my eBay page ….if anyone is interested

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and thank you for your help with photos of your hometown! I must go back again,,,, so much more to see.

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So fascinating to. Read this and I do hope to visit Taranto one day

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great post!

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Fantastic

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thanks for letting me use your photos!

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