More than 600 objects stolen from Bristol Museums storage
Avon and Somerset Police appealed for information after a 25 September 2025 burglary at a store holding the British Empire and Commonwealth collection. The missing items included carved ivory, bronze figurines, jewellery and medals. Image: a stolen ivory elephant, via the Museums Association.
Artwork Details & DocumentationIdentification, ownership history and supporting records
Individual artwork identification details have not yet been documented in this record. Missing specifications are not inferred from the photograph or report headline.
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