UK imposes export bar on 1-million pound colonial era Mughal dagger, scabbard
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Last Updated: Jul 21, 2021, 06:55 AM IST
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Synopsis This beautiful example of a Mughal dagger and scabbard has a lot to teach us about both the British in India and the nature of diplomatic gifts at the time, said UK Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage.
iStock I hope a UK-based buyer is found so this magnificent item can be studied and enjoyed for years to come, she said.
The UK government has stepped in to place a temporary export bar on an 18th century Mughal era dagger and scabbard, worth over 1 million pounds, to allow a British institution or buyer to bid for the rare historic artefact.
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UK imposes export bar on 1-mn pound colonial era Mughal dagger, scabbard
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