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Mongolian Calligraphic Art
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mongolian Calligraphic Art
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mongolian Calligraphic Art

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06242011-34-2
Object Type Calligraphy
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium paper, paink, ink, adhesive, wood, glass, metal, plastic, cork
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 28 in x W 15 5/8 in x D 1 in (71.1 cm x 39.7 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed piece of calligraphy art depicting First Lady Michelle Obama's name written in Mongolian script. The First Lady's name is in the center of the piece painted gold with intricate green detailing within the letters and red accents throughout. Additional text is in gold at the top left and lower right of the piece. A red maker's mark is in the lower left.
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 First Lady Michelle 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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