21-08-2023 23:14 via artnews.com

Stolen Items from the British Museum Worth $64,000 Offered on eBay for As Little As $51

At least one item that was stolen from the British Museum, worth up to $63,800 (£50,000) was offered on sale on the e-commerce platform eBay for as little as $51 (£40), according to the Telegraph.The museum’s announcement on August 16 said the majority of the missing, stolen, and damaged items were small pieces of “gold jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th century BC to the 19th century” that were were kept primarily for academic
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