Export Delay Notices

The Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board has delayed the export of the cultural property listed below as outlined in the Cultural Property Export and Import Act. Delay periods provide an opportunity for designated organizations to purchase cultural property of outstanding significance and national importance for public collections. Designated organizations may be eligible for a Movable Cultural Property Grant to cover a portion of the purchase price.

The Review Board has recently set the following export delay period(s):

Appeal: 108812 (reviewed March 26, 2013)
Cultural Property: A pair of large Chinese cloisonné censers with covers
Medium: Cloisonné
Creator: N/A
Date: Qing Dynasty, late 18th/19th century
Dimensions: 42 inches high
Weight: N/A
Estimated Value: $250,000.00 US
Export delay expires: September 26, 2013

Institutions or public authorities interested in purchasing cultural property subject to an export delay can contact the staff of the Movable Cultural Property Program.