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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Hand in Hand
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Hand in Hand

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.763764.a-b
Object Type Sculpture
Medium glass, plastic, rubber, adhesive, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 4 1/8 in (17.8 cm x 14.6 cm x 10.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAmbered colored glass sculpture depicting two hands clasped in a handshake over an abstract shape with a black base. Both the base and sculpture have the same Chinese characters on the obverse.
Inscriptions and MarkingsTranslation of inscription on base: Hand in Hand
Historical NoteReceived as a gift from President Hu Jintao of China on the occasion of President Barack Obama's official visit to Seoul, South Korea, for the 2010 G20 Summit in November 2010.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 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.
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