Swedish flea-market Buddha bought for SEK 20 sells for SEK 2.44M after 40 years

Times of India - Sep 30, 2026

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 the valuable insights into art history that can emerge from seemingly insignificant finds.

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