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Libyan Interim Government Platter
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04102013-13-1
Object Type
Plate, Decorative
Gifter
Prime Minister Ali Zeidan
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 17 5/8 in x D 3/8 in (1 cm x 44.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge silver-toned metal decorative plate with an embossed depiction of historic ruins with mountains in the background and grass in the foreground. The raised rim of the bowl has a repeating swirling motif engraved into the edges. Engraved at the top and bottom of the plate in Arabic and English is the phrase "Libyan Interim Government." In the engraved words there is gold-toned filling.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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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