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Leather Bound Tanakh with Silver Plate on Cover and Glass Display Case
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Leather Bound Tanakh with Silver Plate on Cover and Glass Display Case
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Leather Bound Tanakh with Silver Plate on Cover and Glass Display Case

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.693905.a-c
Object Type Tanakh
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, leather, metal (silver), glass, wood, textile (velvet, textile)
DimensionsOverall (Book) H 2 5/8 in x W 5 in x D 7 in (6.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm )
 Overall (Display Case) H 11 5/8 in x W 8 in x D 4 7/8 in (29.5 cm x 20.3 cm x 12.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBrown leather bound book with silver plate depicting the city of Jerusalem. Floral motif in raised leather surrounds the plate and decorates the back cover. On the spine of the book in gold letters are the Hebrew words for Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings), the three sections of the Tanakh. On the inside title page the Tanakh is personally inscribed by Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Tanakh is meant to be displayed in an included glass case with wooden base.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: To President Obama, May this book that guided our people through the seas of time light your way, and help you lead the world to an era of lasting peace. Warmly, [Benjamin Netanyahu signature] Engraved on silver plate: JERUSALEM 925 GIG
InscribedInscribed on title page: To President Obama,
May this book that
guided our people
through the seas of
time light your
way, and help you
lead the world to
an era of lasting
peace.
Warmly,
[Benjamin Netanyahu signature]

Engraved on silver plate: JERUSALEM 925 GIG
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's working visit to the White House on May 18, 2009.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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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