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Petatillo Ceramic Sauceboat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Petatillo Ceramic Sauceboat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Petatillo Ceramic Sauceboat

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.705662.5
Object Type Sauceboat
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ceramic, paint, glaze
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 3/4 in x W 7 5/8 in x D 4 1/8 in (7 cm x 19.4 cm x 10.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionCeramic sauceboat that is hand-thrown and hand-painted polychrome with figural motifs of flowers and animals against a white petatillo crosshatch background under a clear glaze.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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