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Ornamental Chest with Painted Ceramic Plates
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Ornamental Chest with Painted Ceramic Plates
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Ornamental Chest with Painted Ceramic Plates

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.706007
Object Type Chest
Artist/ Maker (Mexican)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ceramic, metal (nickel, silver), paint, glaze
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 17 5/8 in x W 16 1/2 in x D 10 5/8 in (44.8 cm x 41.9 cm x 27 cm )
Physical DescriptionOrnamental chest with painted ceramic plates on all sides depicting various Mexican scenes and themes as well as religious imagery framed in a red border. The edges of the chest are all silver with swirling embellishments and a bell in each of the top four corners. The latch at the front of the chest is oval shaped and contains the image of the Coat of Arms of the City of Jalisco as well as the city name in metal letters. Interior of the chest is all metal.
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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