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Sculpture of a Man Riding a Horse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Sculpture of a Man Riding a Horse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Sculpture of a Man Riding a Horse

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06232011-84-1
Object Type Sculpture
Medium metal (bronze), stone (granite), adhesive, textile, paper
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 17 1/8 in x W 16 in x D 11 in (43.5 cm x 40.6 cm x 27.9 cm )

Physical DescriptionBronze sculpture depicting a man riding a rearing horse with his left hand grasping the horse's mane and his right arm splayed out to the side. The entire sculpture is mounted atop a rectangular granite base.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj on June 16, 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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