Mother of Pearl Trinket Box
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.718246.2.a-b
Object Type
Box, Trinket
Gifter
President Lee Myung-bak
Gifter
First Lady Kim Yoon-ok
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
wood, lacquer, shell (mother of pearl), stain
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 5/8 in x W 9 1/8 in x D 3 1/4 in (4.1 cm x 23.2 cm x 8.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack lacquered box (.a) with elaborate iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay and lid (.b). Design on top is two cranes surrounded by flowers, butterflies, and swirls. Inside of box is solid mother-of-pearl inlay.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 G20 Summit hosted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in September.
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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