Stele of Hammurabi Replica
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.043550
Object Type
Replica
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
stone (granite), wood, metal, shell (mother of pearl), adhesive, pigment
DimensionsOverall H 16 in x W 9 3/4 in x D 9 3/4 in (40.6 cm x 24.8 cm x 24.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionGranite replica of the stele of Hammurabi on a wooden stand with inlaid mother of pearl border around the base. Figures in the relief above the code are gilt in gold. On the front of the stele is an etching of part of Hammurabi's code.Historical NoteReceived during Prime Minister Maliki of Iraq's visit to the White House in November 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 66540607)
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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