King Louis XIV's Carpets Get U.S. Import Green Light
Published Date: 6/12/2026
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Summary
The U.S. government has approved the temporary import of special, culturally important objects for the exhibition “A King's Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This means these treasures can be shown safely in the U.S. because it benefits the public and honors their cultural value. Museums, art lovers, and history fans get a unique chance to see these rare items soon.
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Temporary Import Approved for Met Exhibition
You can see rare, culturally important objects brought temporarily into the U.S. for the exhibition "A King's Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The U.S. Government determined these objects are of cultural significance and in the national interest and published that determination in the Federal Register on June 12, 2026; the items may also travel to additional venues.
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