Silver Bowl with Crescent Moon and Star Decoration

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Silver Bowl with Crescent Moon and Star Decoration

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts

Artifact IDFO.06162012-8-2

Object Type Bowl, Decorative

Intended Recipient President Barack Obama (American, 1961)

Gifter President Abdullah Gül

Medium metal (silver)

DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 9 1/4 in (12.7 cm x 26.7 cm x 23.5 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionSilver bowl with attached silver crescent moon and five pointed star from the flag of Turkey along the rim. On the underside of the base there is a large star surrounded by smaller stars

Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit hosted in Chicago, Illinois in May 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 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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