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Embroidered Black Iris Ceramic Vase
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Embroidered Black Iris Ceramic Vase
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Embroidered Black Iris Ceramic Vase

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.691242.3.a-b
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium ceramic, leather, textile (velvet), glass, adhesive
DimensionsOverall (Exterior) H 11 1/2 in x Diam 5 1/4 in (29.2 cm x 13.3 cm )
Overall (Interior) H 10 5/8 in x Diam 4 in (27 cm x 10.2 cm )

Physical DescriptionCylindrical ceramic vase with a black iris embroidered on the front in purple and green thread.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan on April 21, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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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