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Painting of Indian Trumpeters At Risk Of Export From Britain
"Trumpeters" by Nainsukh of Guler (1710-1778) is a delicate miniature work, described by experts as of a rarely found caliber.
British Culture Minister Michael Ellis placed an export bar Friday on a unique watercolor painting depicting a traditional musical performance in mid-18th century Northern India.
The move will prevent the painting, considered of significant cultural interest, from being sent abroad to enable a British gallery or buyer to match the asking price of 550,000 pounds.