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Rearing Horse Clock
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rearing Horse Clock
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rearing Horse Clock

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05172012-11-1
Object Type Clock
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (gold, brass), stone (marble), glass, shell (mother of pearl)
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/2 in x W 19 in x D 7 1/2 in (47 cm x 48.3 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold-plated clock with mother of pearl face and a gold rearing horse sculpture on green stone base.
Historical NoteThis item was received by President Barack Obama from the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, during a diplomatic exchange at the White House on April 12, 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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