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Glass and Gold Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Glass and Gold Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Glass and Gold Bowl

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.711783.2
Object Type Bowl, Decorative
Artist (Italian, 1909 - 1999)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium glass, metal (gold)
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x Diam 13 in (27.9 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionA decorative bowl made from blown glass, transparent and mottled with gold. The bowl is divided into three sections; the first is a circular base, the second is spherical with spiral ridges, the third is a basin with a wide outer lip, the two separations between the parts are clear and shaped as frill.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 G20 Summit hosted in Pittsburgh.
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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