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Koh was traveling in Germany when she left a General Dupont Grumiaux edition of a Stradivarius violin on a train.

She contacted police as soon as she realized her mistake.

The violin dates back to 1727.

The instrument was found by the police and returned to Koh.

After examining the expensive relic and determining that it was not damaged, police said in a statement that Koh was "more than relieved."

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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