Ceramic Bowl with Silver Plating
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06162012-15-1
Object Type
Bowl, Decorative
Gifter
President Herman Van Rompuy
Manufacturer
Leitão & Irmão
(Founded 1822)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
ceramic, metal (sterling silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 1/2 in x Diam 10 in (14 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionCeramic bowl with blue exterior and silver plating along the top lip and the foot. Engraved on the front of the foot is the 12 star circle of the European Union Logo. The interior of the bowl is white. Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2012 G8 Summit.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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 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 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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