Mahogany Scale
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.08292013-1-1
Object Type
Carving
Gifter
President Trương Tấn Sang
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
wood (mahogany), metal
DimensionsOverall H 24 5/8 in x W 21 in x Diam 15 3/4 in (62.5 cm x 53.3 cm x 40 cm )
Physical DescriptionCarved wood scale with gold colored chains holding the trays on each side. The scale has carved decorations on a large circular base and center pillar. The center pillar has a carved arrow attached at the top and carved moon phases in the center near the base with carved leaves on either side.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Vietnamese President Trương Tấn Sang in July, 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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