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Glass and Metal Vase with Floral Decoration
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Glass and Metal Vase with Floral Decoration
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Glass and Metal Vase with Floral Decoration

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.748771
Object Type Vase, Decorative
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1980)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium glass, metal, adhesive, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 11 in x Diam 5 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 14 cm )
Physical DescriptionOblong shaped glass vase with raised decorative motif made of gold-toned metal and lower glass background is painted brown. The motif includes horticultural designs such as leaves, vines, and flowers. In the center front and back of the vase is a large circle containing a similar motif with the colors reversed.
Historical NoteReceived from Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in April 2010 during the Global Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC.
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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