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June 13, 2026Museum International

Integrating Life Histories into Provenance Research: Case Studies from the Yale Babylonian Collection

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SSSophia Slotwiner-Nie

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Case studies reveal how life histories enhance provenance research, emphasizing narratives of persecuted communities.

Key Points

  • This article explores the role of life histories in understanding the provenance of objects, particularly focusing on stories from persecuted communities.
  • Conducted genealogical and archival research on individuals associated with the Yale Babylonian Collection.
  • Examined case studies of Esa Kazazian, Fanaollah Sobhani, and Elias Isaac Solomon David.
  • Investigated personal narratives of antiquities collectors, vendors, and donors.
  • Life histories uncovered important narratives of survival and migration among persecuted communities.
  • Provenance research revealed previously overlooked stories, enriching the understanding of ownership history.
  • The study advocates for a more human-centered approach in provenance scholarship.

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Sophia Slotwiner-Nie (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf3b4faef96ed7f0562b5https://doi.org/10.1080/13500775.2026.2683233
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