[SunkenCiv]

I agree. Zahi "Zowie" Hawass demanded the bust's return, and tried to get all high and mighty about a temporary display of the bust mounted on a plastic body (it was tasteful).

The Egyptian parliament just expelled a member because he'd had dinner with the Israeli ambassador.

• When Ancient Artifacts Become Political Pawns: Egypt contesting German possession of Nefertiti bust [10/27/2009]
• £200,000 and 51 operations turn a mother of three into Queen Nefertiti [8/29/2009]

[Vendome]

So, he was lookin fer a bust and got cold cocked?