Thieves stole priceless jewel sets from one of Europe's greatest treasure houses, the Green Vault in Dresden, in an audacious overnight burglary on November 25. As police checked the crime scene, an exact inventory of stolen items was not available. This is a selection of beautiful artifacts displayed at the 18th century vault, which is one of the world's oldest museums.
The Treasures Of Dresden's Green Vault
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The "Moor with Emerald Cluster," dating from 1724, in the jewel room of the Green Vault in Dresden. This photo was taken in 2006.
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Precious gemstones. At least three priceless 18th-century jewellery sets were stolen in the robbery.
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Visitors admire the Green Vault in 2007.
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Historic Grape Cups photographed in 2007. The treasury of Augustus the Strong of Saxony was established in 1723.