Lawrence of Arabia's robe and dagger in temporary export ban

T E Lawrence by Augustus John

Temporary export bans have been placed on a white silk robe and dagger owned by T E Lawrence amid efforts to find a UK buyer. His exploits in the Middle East were depicted in the 1961 Oscar winning film, Lawrence of Arabia, starring Peter O'Toole. The dagger - valued at £125,000 - was presented to the archaeologist and diplomat after the capture by Arab forces of Aqaba in 1917 and together with the robe was worn in the famous portrait of him by Augustus John.

Lawrence of Arabia - robe and dagger