Barack Hussein Obama Calligraphy Art
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05292013-4-1
Object Type
Calligraphy
Medium
paper, ink, metal (gold)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 3/8 in x W 23 1/2 in x D 3 in (51.8 cm x 59.7 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionCalligraphy of "Barak Huseyin Obama" written in traditional Turkish Islamic style, or Celi Sulus. The black script is contained within a blue, teal, black, and and red floral geometric border with gold leaf embellishments. The art is contained in a gold frame.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on reverse: Calligrapher: Mr. Mustafa Cemil Efe
Illumination: Mr. Hasan Türkmen
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a bilateral meeting at the White House between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Erdoğan of Turkey 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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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