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Ancient Cypriot artefact returned from the UK after online auction discovery

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An ancient Cypriot artefact, specifically a base-ring juglet, was repatriated from the United Kingdom to Cyprus.
The juglet, dating back to the Late Bronze Age, was discovered being sold in an online auction.
The item was handed over to the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the UK on June 23.
Authorities monitoring illegal trafficking of Cypriot antiquities identified the artefact during the auction on April 6.
The repatriation of the artefact highlights ongoing efforts to recover stolen cultural heritage.

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An ancient Cypriot artefact has been repatriated to Cyprus after being discovered for sale in an online auction in the United Kingdom. The artefact, known as a base-ring juglet, dates back to the Late Bronze Age, around 1450 B.C., according to the Cypriot antiquities department, which announced the return on July 1, 2026.

The juglet was identified by authorities monitoring illegal trafficking of Cypriot antiquities and was subsequently retrieved from the auction listing, which was posted on April 6. Following its recovery, the artefact was delivered to the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the UK on June 23, marking another successful effort in the repatriation of cultural heritage items to their place of origin.

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