Ancient Mayan vase purchased by US woman for $4 returned to Mexico

Anna Lee Dozier bought ceramic vessel at Maryland thrift store but it will now reside in Mexico City's main museum

Mexico has regained a lost ancient Maya vase because of a US woman who bought the artefact for less than $5 at a thrift store.

Anne Lee Dozier recently received an expression of gratitude from the Mexican embassy in her home town of Washington DC for her role in reuniting the 1,200-to 1,800-year-old vase with its motherland.