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Stories from the Panchatantra
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Stories from the Panchatantra
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Stories from the Panchatantra

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.719088.1
Object Type Book
Gifter
Publisher (Founded 1967)
Author (Indian, 1929 - 2011)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 7 3/8 in x D 9 7/8 in (0.6 cm x 18.7 cm x 25.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA hardcover book with pink border around the cover and an illustration of one of the stories depicting a group of people looking at a falling turtle that was being carried by two brown birds.
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 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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