Silver Trinket Box with Lid
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.09272012-18-1.a-b
Object Type
Box, Trinket
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 4 in x Diam 3 1/2 in (10.2 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionRound silver trinket box with lid. The top of the lid has a lion figure as the knob. The sides of the lid are embellished with floral designs and embossed human figures. The box stands on three carved silver legs with floral embellishments on the outside of the box.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official White House Visit by Burmese member of parliament and National League for Democracy Party Leader Aung San Suu Kyi on September 19, 2012.
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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