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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 00-04-05
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[01] Metropolitan Museum - Cypriot galleries
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[01] Metropolitan Museum - Cypriot galleries
By Emilia Christofi
New York, Apr 5 (CNA) -- The uniqueness of Cypriot civilisation, culture
and history was celebrated Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan Museum of
Art (MMA) with the inauguration of the new Cypriot galleries, in the
presence of Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides.
"This marvelous art of Cyprus," as the Museum's Director Philippe de
Montebello described the Cesnola Collection, which comprises sculptures,
bronzes, vases, terracotas, gems, glass and jewellery, will open to the
public today and will be on a permanent exhibition.
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