Crime & Safety
Rare Tang Dynasty Sculptures Stolen: Worth $1.6 Million
Two rare Louhan head sculptures dating back 900 to 1,000 years are reportedly worth $800,000 each. Law enforcement officials hope to bust this Westport bust case.
The Westport Police Department and the FBI are investigating the theft of two Louhan head sculptures which date back 900 to 1,000 years. The sculptures are reportedly worth $800,000 each, putting the total value of the theft at $1.6 million.
The statues, which are carved from sand stone, were from a private collection and were being stored at an undisclosed location in Westport.
According to a report from Westport Police, the sculptures originated from China and date back to the Tang Dynasty. They are extremely rare — only a few are known to exist in the world.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Westport Police Detective Bureau. All information will be kept confidential.
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