Art theft

Japanese bronze hawk incense burner stolen from Alton auction house

Alton, United Kingdom · Source report date:

Hawk On Stand Koro pictured in ITV’s theft report / Hannam’s Auctioneers, via ITV News.
Hawk On Stand Koro pictured in ITV’s theft report / Hannam’s Auctioneers, via ITV News. Image source ↗
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Hampshire Police appealed after a window was smashed at Hannam’s Auctioneers on 16 October 2023. Two people reportedly left in a blue car with Hawk On Stand Koro by Maruki, a Japanese bronze incense burner. The release describes an active burglary investigation and announces no arrest or recovery.

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