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Buddha statue bought for just over SEK 20 sells for SEK 2.44 million
Times of India
September 30, 2026
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A small Buddha statue purchased for over SEK 20 at a Uppsala flea market turned out to be a rare artifact from the Ming dynasty's Yongle period. After resting in obscurity for years, it astonishingly sold for SEK 2,437,500 at auction. This remarkable sale captivated attention worldwide, showcasing t
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