United Nations Revere Bowl
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.03082011-25-1
Object Type
Bowl, Decorative
Manufacturer
Tiffany and Company
(Founded 1837)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (pewter)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 in x Diam 9 1/8 in (12.7 cm x 23.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver-toned decorative pewter bowl engraved with the United Nations logo and the signature of the Secretary General of the United Nations on one side. Engraved with the name and title of the Secretary General on the opposite side. Bowl is short with a curved lip and wide neck and foot.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an Oval Office visit on February 28, 2011.
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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