Meanwhile, it is noteworthy that the properties accredited as an important art object do include some European paintings which were not subject to the designation under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties after World War II.
一方で、第二次大戦後の文化財保護法では指定の対象となっていない西洋絵画がわずかながら重要美術品等認定物件となっていることは注目される。