Childhood 'toy' revealed as ancient Persian relic


	Childhood 'toy' revealed as ancient Persian relic

alientwilight

5-28-2008 3:50 PM

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toys, relics, gold cups, gold, iran, persian, antiques

alientwilight says:

i wish i had a toy that was worth alot

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5-28-2008 4:35 PM

tanyamm

I think I'm going to get my old copper (?) kettle checked.

5-29-2008 1:53 PM

alientwilight

could be worth something

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