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Burmese Hsun-Ok
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Burmese Hsun-Ok
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Burmese Hsun-Ok

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01032013-1-1.a-b
Object Type Container, Offering
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (silver), paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 in x Diam 5 1/8 in (30.5 cm x 13 cm )
Physical DescriptionTraditional silver hsun-ok offering vessel with a tiered base and tall spire on the lid. The vessel is etched throughout with a floral pattern on both the lid and the bowl. The neck of the base has a repeating pattern of flowers within petals. The lid is tiered and thinning towards the top for the pointed spire.
Historical NoteReceived during President Barack Obama's official state visit to Burma on November 19, 2012. He became the first sitting American president to visit Burma.
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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