Carved and Painted Wood Vase
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.03262013-11-1
Object Type
Vase, Decorative
Medium
wood, paint, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 16 1/2 in x Diam 5 in (41.9 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionRed and black painted wooden vase with yellow etchings. The center of the vase features a bulb shape with yellow flower patterns etched into the black background and a band of leaves etched above that. The base of the vase has a leaf pattern etched into a black painted band and the rest of the vase has alternating red and black bands of different sizes and thin lines etched throughout.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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 DetailsNational 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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FO.117538.a-e
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