Government halts export of 17th century southern Indian tray in hope of finding UK buyer

A south Indian Bidri pear-shaped tray dating from the 17th century has been temporarily blocked from export from the UK by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

The DCMS hopes to find a buyer to pay the £75,000 asking price and keep it in the UK.

The current o…

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