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Mother-Of-Pearl Jewelry Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mother-Of-Pearl Jewelry Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mother-Of-Pearl Jewelry Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.701258.7
Object Type Box, Jewelry
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium wood, metal, lacquer, shell (mother of pearl)
DimensionsOverall H 2 5/8 in x W 7 7/8 in x D 5 3/4 in (6.7 cm x 20 cm x 14.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionKorean black lacquerware jewelry box set with depictions of colorful butterflies that have wings made of inset mother of pearl on the outside and a gold latch in the shape of a butterfly. Inside is entirely inlaid with mother of pearl.
Historical NoteReceived personally form South Korea President Lee Myung-bak and South Korea First Lady Kim Yoon-ok during an official foreign state visit to the White House in June 2009
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha 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 66540607)
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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