Can Britain preserve its heritage?

International Herald Tribune | October 16, 2004| | Copyright

Souren Melikian
International Herald Tribune
10-16-2004
The illusion that a nation's artistic heritage can be preserved without permanent adequate funding allocated for the purpose might cost Britain some of its most precious belongings.On Wednesday, it was announced that the export license for an extraordinary wine decanter in jade with ruby and emerald insets from 17th-century India had been deferred by the Minister for Culture, Media and Sport following the recommendation of the Export Reviewing Committee. A huqqa, or water pipe of the early 18th century made in silver, enameled and ...

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