Pearl Flower Shaped Brooch
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01022013-24-1
Object Type
Brooch
Gifter
President Thein Sein
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
metal (gold), gemstone (pearl, diamond)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7/8 in x W 1 3/8 in x D 1 1/2 in (2.2 cm x 3.5 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite pearl, gold, and diamond flower brooch with a pin back. The stem is gold with two leaves and the pearl makes the center of the flower, framed by petals. The leaves are decorated with diamonds.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 Sasha 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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