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A metal door that depicted a Greek goddess, presumably painted by British street graffiti artist Banksy, was standing on the rubble of a destroyed building damaged in last summer's Israel-Hamas war, east of Jebaliya.

A metal door that depicted a Greek goddess, presumably painted by British street graffiti artist Banksy, was standing on the rubble of a destroyed building damaged in last summer’s Israel-Hamas war, east of Jebaliya. Image by (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Police in Gaza say they have seized a door bearing a drawing by British graffiti artist Banksy after the door’s owner said he was tricked into selling it for less than $200 dollars (£135).

The popular street artist is believed to have entered Gaza earlier this year, leaving behind four murals, including one of a Greek goddess drawn on a metal door.

The door was the last remaining part of the Dardouna family’s house, which was destroyed in last year’s war.

A Palestinian school girl walks to their family house passing by an empty frame destroyed doorway is seen standing on the rubble of a destroyed building that was damaged in last summer's Israel-Hamas war, without a door painting, presumably painted by British street graffiti artist Banksy, east of Jebaliya, in the northern Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian school girl walks to their family house passing by an empty frame destroyed doorway is seen standing on the rubble of a destroyed building that was damaged in last summer’s Israel-Hamas war, without a door painting, presumably painted by British street graffiti artist Banksy, east of Jebaliya, in the northern Gaza Strip. Image by (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Police spokesman Ayman Batniji said the door was seized following a court order and a complaint by Rabie Dardouna.

Claiming to be unaware of its potential worth, Dardouna sold the door to a local artist.

The court is expected to decide the door’s rightful owner.