The stolen items include gold jewellery, semi-precious stones and glass dating between 1,500BC and the 19th century AD
The British Museum revealed last week that police are investigating items that are “missing, stolen or damaged” from its collection.
“We have worked closely with the British Museum and will continue to do so. We will not be providing any further information at this time. Inquiries continue.” Between 1,500 to 2,000 items, including gold jewellery and semi-precious stones, are thought to have been stolen from the British Museum has reportedly shown that hundreds of artefacts have gone missing from the London-based institution since 2013.
An early 20th-century ring, a chain made up of “round-sectioned silver wire”, wooden opium poppy scorers shaped like birds and frogs, and glazed leaf pendants and beads are also said to be among the items missing over the decade.
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