These artifacts are culturally significant, they're important pieces of Japan's identity. These were especially important, because they were portraits of Okinawan kings dating back to the 18th, 19th centuries.
'This case highlights the important role the public plays in recognizing and reporting possible stolen art,' Jodi Cohen, special agent in charge of the FBI Boston Division, said in a statement.
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