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Silver Burmese Arched Harp
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silver Burmese Arched Harp
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silver Burmese Arched Harp

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05312013-26-1.a-b
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (silver ? )
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 9 1/4 in x W 8 1/8 in x D 2 1/2 in (23.5 cm x 20.6 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver filigree model of a Burmese arched harp called a saung-gauk (.a) with a stand (.b). The base of the harp is shaped like a boat. The pillar along the back of the harp is shaped like a rounded vine with a leaf at the end. There is a vine motif throughout the harp and stand. The strings are braided wire and there are rounded dangling decorations along the pillar.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Burmese President Thein Sein in May, 2013.
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
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