UK Blocks Export Of Robert Clive's Indian Silver Durbar Set
UK Blocks Export Of Robert Clive's Indian Silver Durbar Set
The set was among the many belongings of Robert Clive -- referred to as "Clive of India" for his central role in establishing Britain's colonial domination over India in the 18th century.
UK said it was imposing a temporary block, which will run until April (Representational)
London:
The UK government has placed a temporary export bar on an "incredibly rare" Indian silver Durbar set, made up of rosewater sprinklers, paan caskets and huqqa bases worth around 730,000 pounds, to offer a gallery or institution in Britain an opportunity to acquire it for public display.