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Second Temple Period Stone from Jerusalem with an Affixed Nano-Chip
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Second Temple Period Stone from Jerusalem with an Affixed Nano-Chip
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Second Temple Period Stone from Jerusalem with an Affixed Nano-Chip

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.026305
Object Type Commemorative
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium stone, metal, plastic, wood, adhesive, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 3/4 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 4 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionLight gray stone from Jerusalem, dating from the Second Temple period, on which is affixed a nano-chip that is engraved with the text from the Declarations of Independence of the United States and of Israel, side by side. The stone is housed in an angled wooden box with a square acrylic lid with a magnifying lens affixed to the center. There are metal descriptive plaques attached to the two larger sides.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Israel in March 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. The Obama Presidential Library 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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