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Gold Calligraphy Art
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Gold Calligraphy Art
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gold Calligraphy Art

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.719893
Object Type Calligraphy
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date November 2009
Medium metal (gold leaf, unknown), paint
DimensionsOverall (Art) H 1/4 in x W 11 1/2 in x D 11 in (0.6 cm x 29.2 cm x 27.9 cm )
 Overall (Case) H 1 3/4 in x W 13 3/4 in x D 13 3/4 in (4.4 cm x 34.9 cm x 34.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionCalligraphy art enclosed in an acrylic case titled "Yuai." by Kiyomi Iwata. The art is a gilded piece of metal mesh with Japanese calligraphy with a hand-stitched teal and green fabric border set with gilt fragments.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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
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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