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Ownership of the Ministry of Defence Art Collection transferred to museums and public bodies in 2017.
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A checklist for artists, specialists, museum professionals, exhibitors or businesses working or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
An export bar has been placed on The Devi Mahatmya - a series of paintings illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism
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