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Tenchi Shizen no Kotowari
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tenchi Shizen no Kotowari
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tenchi Shizen no Kotowari

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.763814
Object Type Calligraphy
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 60 3/8 in x W 18 5/8 in x D 1 1/4 in (153.4 cm x 47.3 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionJapanese calligraphy on white paper mounted to olive green fabric with a red and gold inner border inside a black frame. The calligraphy consists of a large column of Japanese characters in the center with a column of smaller characters along the left edge. There are two square red stamps below the characters on the left and one oval red stamp in the upper right corner.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2009 visit to Japan.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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