Clive of India’s Durbar set at risk of export
An export bar has been placed on a Durbar set owned by Clive of India in order to give UK institutions an opportunity to acquire it for public display
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15 January 2021
The set, used in formal court assemblies, is extremely rare and is of fundamental importance to the study of Indian silver
An incredibly rare darbār or Durbar set owned by Clive of India is at risk of being lost abroad unless a UK buyer can be found.
Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage has placed a temporary export bar on the Durbar set, which includes rose water sprinklers and stands, and is valued at £730,000. It is hoped that this will offer a UK gallery or institution an opportunity to acquire the set for public display.
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