Article updated: 1/5/2013 6:17 PM

Spanish police seize rare, ancient vase

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Associated Press/photo from Spanish Interior Ministry A very rare vase from late second century BC that was seized by police after it was found in an antique shop in the town of El Campello, eastern Spain.

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"We are not yet aware of the full importance of this discovery, but in 20 years' time we will still be talking about this vase," said Jose Luis Simon, an expert from the cultural heritage service of the Ministry of Culture.