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Metal Fluted Cups
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Metal Fluted Cups
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Metal Fluted Cups

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06152012-25-4.a-f
Object Type Glass, Flute
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, chalk
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/2 in x Diam 2 7/8 in (19.1 cm x 7.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of six fluted cups made of gold and silver-toned metals. The lip, bottom of bowl, stem, and foot are all a smooth polished gold. The bowl of the flute is silver-toned with an engraved swirling vine motif emphasized with dark blue painted accents.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2012 NATO Summit.
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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