A unique collection of vibrant Hindu paintings has been placed under an export bar, preventing their departure from the UK. The Devi Mahatmya series, which vividly illustrates the narrative of Hinduism’s Divine Mother, is valued at £280,000, according to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
A DCMS spokesperson highlighted that the 56 paintings offer a significant opportunity for the study of this artistic genre. The export prohibition aims to provide a UK gallery or institution with sufficient time to acquire the works for the nation.
