Tombac Lidded Bowl
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.762262.2.a-c
Object Type
Bowl, Decorative
Gifter
President Abdullah Gül
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (copper, gold, mercury)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Complete) H 9 1/2 in x Diam 8 7/8 in (24.1 cm x 22.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionDecorative 24-karat gold-plated Tombac Ottoman Collection bowl with lid and inner glass bowl. The inner glass bowl is clear. It fits inside the metal bowl and the metal lid fits on top. The exterior of the metal bowl and lid are decorated with a repeating geometric pattern and leaf patterns near the top of the lid. The handle for the lid is shaped liked an unopened flower bud.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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