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Diwali Diya
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Diwali Diya
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Diwali Diya

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.11292012-59-1
Object Type Lamp, Oil
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x Diam 2 7/8 in (9.5 cm x 7.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionGolden diya (oil lamp) depicting a peacock on top of a bowl with seven points and a decorative half sphere base
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the White House celebrating Diwali on November 13, 2012.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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