Medicine Buddha Statue
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.748216
Object Type
Figure, Religious
Medium
metal, glass, wood, adhesive, paint, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 in x W 5 5/8 in x D 5 3/4 in (20.3 cm x 14.3 cm x 14.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionMetal statue depicting a Medicine Buddha sitting cross legged and wearing traditional robes of a Buddhist monk, with the right hand resting on the figure's knee and the left hand in the lap holding a bowl. Figure is seated on a wooden pedestal covered with red velvet and enclosed in a glass case.
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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
FO.696842.6
DO.127464.a-b
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FO.02082011-70-1.2.a-e
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Randall A. Terry
2008
