Life Imitates Art

From the introduction:

A mysterious relic has recently gone on display in Soung Exhibit Hall. Labeled “Ancient Pottery of Unknown Origin,” this artifact is a clay jar with handles on either side. The markings on the jar are faded and difficult to make out, which is among the chief reasons the jar’s origin hasn’t yet been officially determined. The other roadblock to positively identifying the jar’s origin is Dr. Sweeny, who presides over the exhibit. His cover story is that he received the jar on loan from a private collector. This is partially true; a mysterious benefactor whom Dr. Sweeny neglected to identify in any official paperwork actually provided the jar.