{"id":974773,"date":"2025-11-22T12:25:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T12:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=974773"},"modified":"2025-11-22T12:25:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T12:25:13","slug":"200-year-old-paintings-barred-from-exporting-as-uk-issues-preservation-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/200-year-old-paintings-barred-from-exporting-as-uk-issues-preservation-block\/","title":{"rendered":"200-Year-Old Paintings Barred from Exporting as UK Issues Preservation Block"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/200-year-old-paintings-barred-from-exporting-as-uk-issues-preservation-block\/#What_Actually_Happened_%E2%80%94_Full_Details\" title=\"What Actually Happened \u2014 Full Details\">What Actually Happened \u2014 Full Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/200-year-old-paintings-barred-from-exporting-as-uk-issues-preservation-block\/#Analysis_Commentary\" title=\"Analysis &amp; Commentary\">Analysis &amp; Commentary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/200-year-old-paintings-barred-from-exporting-as-uk-issues-preservation-block\/#Case_Studies\" title=\"Case Studies\">Case Studies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/200-year-old-paintings-barred-from-exporting-as-uk-issues-preservation-block\/#Case_Study_1_The_Devi_Mahatmya_Series_Export_Bar\" title=\"Case Study 1: The Devi Mahatmya Series Export Bar\">Case Study 1: The Devi Mahatmya Series Export Bar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/200-year-old-paintings-barred-from-exporting-as-uk-issues-preservation-block\/#Expert_Commentary_Analysis\" title=\"Expert Commentary &amp; Analysis\">Expert Commentary &amp; Analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Actually_Happened_%E2%80%94_Full_Details\"><\/span>What Actually Happened \u2014 Full Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What Paintings Are Blocked<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A series of <strong>56 \u201cDevi Mahatmya\u201d paintings<\/strong>, around 200 years old, are under an export bar. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-paintings-export-bar-devi-mahatmya-series-b2870283.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>These depict the <strong>Divine Mother<\/strong> in Hinduism, with scenes ranging from worship to battles, using <strong>gold and silver paint<\/strong>. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-paintings-export-bar-devi-mahatmya-series-b2870283.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>One painting in the set shows <strong>Vishnu and Shiva<\/strong> pleading after being defeated \u2014 this particular scene is said to be unique in the UK. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK - Yahoo News UK\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/200-old-hindu-paintings-blocked-010424889.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Yahoo News UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why the Export Was Blocked<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The UK\u2019s <strong>Department for Digital, Culture, Media &amp; Sport (DCMS)<\/strong> imposed the export bar after advice from the <strong>Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest (RCEWA)<\/strong>. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-paintings-export-bar-devi-mahatmya-series-b2870283.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The reason: the committee judged that this series is <strong>of outstanding significance<\/strong>. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-paintings-export-bar-devi-mahatmya-series-b2870283.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>A DCMS spokesperson said there are <strong>no comparable series in the UK<\/strong>, so it\u2019s important to keep them here for research and public benefit. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK - Yahoo News UK\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/200-old-hindu-paintings-blocked-010424889.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Yahoo News UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Culture Minister <strong>Baroness Twycross<\/strong> emphasized the uniqueness and cultural importance of the series. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-paintings-export-bar-devi-mahatmya-series-b2870283.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Value &amp; Cultural Importance<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The collection is valued at about <strong>\u00a3280,000<\/strong>. (<a title=\"UK Blocks \u00a3280k Hindu Art Export to Keep 'Divine Mother' Paintings - British Brief\" href=\"https:\/\/britbrief.co.uk\/entertainment\/arts\/uk-imposes-export-bar-on-280k-hindu-paintings.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">British Brief<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>According to RCEWA, the paintings shed light on artistic workshop practices, devotional uses, and social history during the colonial era. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-paintings-export-bar-devi-mahatmya-series-b2870283.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>They are considered \u201cjewel-like\u201d in their craftsmanship and narrative depth. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inkl.com\/news\/200-year-old-hindu-paintings-blocked-from-leaving-uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">inkl<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Export Process &amp; Legal Framework<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>These paintings are subject to the <em>Waverley criteria<\/em>, which is used to decide whether an object should be kept in the UK. (<a title=\"Strengthening the Process for Retaining National Treasures - Government response to public consultation - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/consultations\/strengthening-the-process-for-retaining-national-treasures\/outcome\/x?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The export bar gives <strong>UK galleries or institutions time to raise funds<\/strong> to purchase the works so they remain in the country. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-paintings-export-bar-devi-mahatmya-series-b2870283.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>There is a formal process: once a \u201cserious intention to raise funds\u201d is declared, the deferral period may be extended. (<a title=\"Strengthening the Process for Retaining National Treasures - Government response to public consultation - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/consultations\/strengthening-the-process-for-retaining-national-treasures\/outcome\/x?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analysis_Commentary\"><\/span>Analysis &amp; Commentary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cultural Preservation<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>By blocking the export, the UK is actively preserving a rare and culturally rich series of Hindu art, which helps maintain diversity in the national collection.<\/li>\n<li>This is especially significant given the paintings\u2019 \u201cnear-complete\u201d status, meaning they\u2019re not just fragments \u2014 they form a cohesive narrative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic &amp; Research Value<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>These works are historically and artistically valuable: they provide insight into religious practices, colonial-era workshop methods, and social history.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping them in the UK allows scholars, historians, and the public to study and appreciate them more deeply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Dynamics &amp; Risk<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The value (\u00a3280,000) is relatively modest for important historic art, suggesting the decision is more about cultural value than preventing a mega\u2011sale.<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s a risk that the UK institutions may not be able to raise the money, which could lead to losing the work later \u2014 but the export bar gives a critical window for fundraising.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community and Identity<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For the UK\u2019s Hindu community (and South Asian diaspora), such a collection has particular significance. Keeping it in the country enhances cultural representation.<\/li>\n<li>It may become a point of pride and a resource for cultural education, interfaith dialogue, and museum programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy Implications<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This case underscores the importance of export controls and the Waverley criteria as tools for cultural heritage protection.<\/li>\n<li>It also raises the question of whether the UK\u2019s current processes are sufficient \u2014 some argue (e.g., via public consultation) for strengthening or extending export bars. (<a title=\"Art export ban should be extended to stop 'worrying' flow of treasured works from UK, says shadow culture secretary | The Independent | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/arts-entertainment\/art\/news\/art-export-ban-should-be-extended-to-stop-worrying-flow-of-treasured-works-from-uk-says-shadow-culture-secretary-a6787806.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The government is reviewing how to make the system more effective. For example, it\u2019s looking into a digital licensing system. (<a title=\"Strengthening the Process for Retaining National Treasures - Government response to public consultation - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/consultations\/strengthening-the-process-for-retaining-national-treasures\/outcome\/x?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Good question. Here are some <strong>case studies<\/strong> plus expert-style commentary (\u201ccomments\u201d) about the UK\u2019s decision to block the export of the 200-year-old <em>Devi\u202fMahatmya<\/em> paintings.<br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Studies\"><\/span>Case Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_1_The_Devi_Mahatmya_Series_Export_Bar\"><\/span><strong>Case Study 1: The <em>Devi Mahatmya<\/em> Series Export Bar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What happened:<\/strong> The UK government (DCMS) placed an <strong>export bar<\/strong> on a series of 56 Hindu paintings from the <em>Devi Mahatmya<\/em> narrative. (<a title=\"Unique series of fifty-six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/unique-series-of-fifty-six-dramatic-hindu-paintings-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> These paintings are judged to be \u201cnear\u2011complete\u201d and very rare; there are no comparable sets in the UK. (<a title=\"Unique series of fifty-six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/unique-series-of-fifty-six-dramatic-hindu-paintings-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age &amp; Style:<\/strong> The works date to around <strong>1810<\/strong> (~200 years old) and use <strong>gold and silver paint<\/strong> to depict scenes of worship, courtly life, and cosmic battle. (<a title=\"Unique series of fifty-six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/unique-series-of-fifty-six-dramatic-hindu-paintings-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unique Scene:<\/strong> One painting shows <strong>Vishnu and Shiva defeated<\/strong>, appealing for help \u2014 a scene believed to be <em>unique<\/em> within this series. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-paintings-export-bar-devi-mahatmya-series-b2870283.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural Link:<\/strong> The series is linked to the Punjab region; the UK government highlights the significance of that heritage in the context of the UK\u2019s Hindu community. (<a title=\"UK Blocks \u00a3280k Hindu Art Export to Keep 'Divine Mother' Paintings - British Brief\" href=\"https:\/\/britbrief.co.uk\/entertainment\/arts\/uk-imposes-export-bar-on-280k-hindu-paintings.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">British Brief<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deferral Period:<\/strong> The export licence decision is being deferred. As per the government release, there\u2019s a first deferral period ending <strong>20 February 2026<\/strong>, and a second possible period of three months if a UK institution expresses serious intent to buy. (<a title=\"Unique series of fifty-six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/unique-series-of-fifty-six-dramatic-hindu-paintings-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Value:<\/strong> The series is valued at <strong>\u00a3280,000<\/strong>. (<a title=\"UK Blocks \u00a3280k Hindu Art Export to Keep 'Divine Mother' Paintings - British Brief\" href=\"https:\/\/britbrief.co.uk\/entertainment\/arts\/uk-imposes-export-bar-on-280k-hindu-paintings.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">British Brief<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reason for Retention:<\/strong> The Reviewing Committee (RCEWA) says the paintings are important for <em>art history, devotional practices, and representation of divine female power<\/em>. (<a title=\"Unique series of fifty-six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/unique-series-of-fifty-six-dramatic-hindu-paintings-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Commentary_Analysis\"><\/span>Expert Commentary &amp; Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cultural Preservation &amp; Representation<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This decision underscores the UK\u2019s commitment to preserving <strong>non-Western religious art<\/strong> that might otherwise be sold off.<\/li>\n<li>For the Hindu community in the UK (over a million people, according to the DCMS), retaining these works is also culturally and spiritually significant. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-paintings-export-bar-devi-mahatmya-series-b2870283.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The narrative of the <em>Divine Mother<\/em> (Devi) is especially powerful \u2014 the paintings represent stories of divine power, femininity, and moral struggle. (<a title=\"Export bar placed on \u2018beautiful\u2019 Hindu paintings | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-media-department-for-culture-shiva-punjab-b2870147.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic &amp; Historical Value<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Experts point out that this series gives insight into <strong>workshop practices<\/strong> in the early 19th-century Pahari (Himalayan foothills) art tradition. (<a title=\"Unique series of fifty-six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/unique-series-of-fifty-six-dramatic-hindu-paintings-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The paintings may have been used in devotional settings (weddings, recitations, family gatherings), making them not just decorative, but historically and socially important. (<a title=\"200-year-old Hindu paintings blocked from leaving UK | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-paintings-export-bar-devi-mahatmya-series-b2870283.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Retaining them in the UK will allow deeper research into colonial-era collecting, provenance, and how such works moved between India and the UK. (<a title=\"Export bar placed on \u2018beautiful\u2019 Hindu paintings | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/home-news\/hindu-media-department-for-culture-shiva-punjab-b2870147.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Treasures &amp; Export Policy<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The export bar is based on the <strong>Waverley criteria<\/strong>, which is how RCEWA assesses whether an artwork is of \u201coutstanding significance.\u201d (<a title=\"Unique series of fifty-six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/unique-series-of-fifty-six-dramatic-hindu-paintings-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>By delaying export, the UK gives its institutions a chance to raise money to buy the paintings \u2014 balancing the owner\u2019s rights with public interest. (<a title=\"Unique series of fifty-six dramatic Hindu paintings at risk of leaving the UK - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/unique-series-of-fifty-six-dramatic-hindu-paintings-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The process reflects how cultural heritage policy in the UK works: it\u2019s not always about preventing sales, but sometimes giving time for public institutions to keep culturally significant works in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symbolic Importance<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <em>Devi Mahatmya<\/em> series is more than art \u2014 it tells a deeply meaningful religious story. Its retention sends a message about the value placed on <strong>divine female narratives<\/strong> within cultural heritage.<\/li>\n<li>Politically, this case may help broaden public understanding and appreciation of non\u2011European art traditions, integrating them into the national story of cultural treasures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk &amp; Challenges<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Funding Risk:<\/strong> UK galleries or institutions need to raise enough money by the deferral deadline \u2014 failure could result in the paintings being lost abroad later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provenance Complexity:<\/strong> There may be unresolved questions about how the artworks came into private hands, especially given colonial-era movement of art.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public Access vs Private Ownership:<\/strong> Even if a UK institution acquires the works, ensuring they\u2019re displayed or made accessible will be important; otherwise, they might remain \u201clocked away.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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