Pericles' Funeral Oration
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.09062013-20-1
Object Type
Relief
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (silver, unknown), textile (velvet, synthetic), paper (cardboard), adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 9 in x W 8 3/4 in x D 1/2 in (22.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionSterling silver relief depicting the scene of Pericles's Funeral Oration. The relief is mounted on a plaque with a navy velvet backing. Below the relief is a plaque with the name of the gifter, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras of Greece.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on August 8, 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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