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Samson Tearing the Lion's Mouth Plate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Samson Tearing the Lion's Mouth Plate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Samson Tearing the Lion's Mouth Plate

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021048
Object Type Plate, Decorative
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1744)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium ceramic (porcelain), ink, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/4 in x Diam 9 5/8 in (3.2 cm x 24.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPorcelain decorative plate with a depiction of the statue "Samson Tearing the Lion's Mouth" located in the Grand Cascade in front of Peterhof Palace. Surrounding statue are bands of golden designs with parts of the original porcelain showing through and one large pink band that contains circular leaf designs outlined in gold.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to Russia for the G20 Summit in September 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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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