An anonymous buyer who purchased an op shop (thrift store) bowl for $4 has sold it at auction for a lot more than his original investment. The vase, a 17th century Chinese ‘Liberation Cup’ from the Qing dynasty, is carved from rhinoceros horn. The lucky buyer, who reportedly peruses op shops for hidden gems just like this one, thought he may have spotted a bargain when he saw the vase sitting on a Sydney op shop’s shelf. Have you ever found an expensive treasure at a thrift store?
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:24:04 +0000
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