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Iraq: British Man Gets 15 Years Over Smuggling Artifacts

June 7, 2022
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BAGHDAD—A British citizen was sentenced Monday by an Iraqi court to 15 years in prison on charges of attempting to smuggle artifacts out of the country, in a case that has attracted international attention. The verdict handed down to retired geologist Jim Fitton, shocked the court in Baghdad, including his defense attorney. He and his…

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Napoléon Bonaparte Artifact Goes up for US Auction

February 7, 2022
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The talisman believed to once belong to Napoléon Bonaparte went up for auction Friday. The rare artifact includes a crystal sphinx that is encrusted with 114 royal jewels and a silver base that has been authenticated by leading experts in the field. The relic dates back to the 1800s, when a Parisian artist created the…

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Man Finds British Rifleman’s Sword From 1890s While Building Deck in His Backyard

August 24, 2021
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One Ottawa man’s backyard home project yielded more than a new patio when his contractor removed a sword from under the earth. The find led home owner Brad Sigouin on a quest to solve the mystery of its origin. While installing concrete piers for a new deck in April 2020, a worker found the weapon…

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Yard Sale Shopper Pays $35 for China Bowl That Turns Out to Be Artifact Worth up to $500,000

March 6, 2021
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Talk about your yard sale finds. A small porcelain bowl bought for $35 at a Connecticut yard sale turned out to be a rare 15th century Chinese artifact worth between $300,000 and $500,000 that is about to go up for auction at Sotheby’s. The white bowl adorned with cobalt blue paintings of flowers and other…

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