Crystal Brick
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.074300.a-p
Object Type
Vase, Decorative
Manufacturer
Baccarat
(Founded 1764)
Gifter
François Hollande
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
2012
Medium
glass (crystal), metal (aluminium), stone (granite, Carrara marble, labradorite)
DimensionsPart a (Top) H 2 7/8 in x Diam 7 1/2 in (7.3 cm x 19.1 cm )
Part b (Midsection 1) H 1 1/2 in x Diam 6 7/8 in (3.8 cm x 17.5 cm )
Other (Part c Midsection 2) H 1 5/8 in x Diam 6 1/2 in (4.1 cm x 16.5 cm )
Other (Part d Midsection 3) H 1 5/8 in x Diam 6 1/8 in (4.1 cm x 15.6 cm )
Other (Part e Midsection 4) H 1 1/4 in x Diam 5 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 14.6 cm )
Other (Part f Base) H 5 1/8 in x Diam 5 3/8 in (13 cm x 13.7 cm )
Other (Parts g-p Rods) H 5/8 in x W 7 1/8 in x D 5/8 in (1.6 cm x 18.1 cm x 1.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionSix-tier crystal artistic vase with stone and metal rectangular rod spacers. The metal rods are painted red, gold, blue, copper, and silver. The stone rods are white, black, and mottled black and white. There are sixteen pieces in total.Part b (Midsection 1) H 1 1/2 in x Diam 6 7/8 in (3.8 cm x 17.5 cm )
Other (Part c Midsection 2) H 1 5/8 in x Diam 6 1/2 in (4.1 cm x 16.5 cm )
Other (Part d Midsection 3) H 1 5/8 in x Diam 6 1/8 in (4.1 cm x 15.6 cm )
Other (Part e Midsection 4) H 1 1/4 in x Diam 5 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 14.6 cm )
Other (Part f Base) H 5 1/8 in x Diam 5 3/8 in (13 cm x 13.7 cm )
Other (Parts g-p Rods) H 5/8 in x W 7 1/8 in x D 5/8 in (1.6 cm x 18.1 cm x 1.6 cm )
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a state visit to the White House by French President Francois Hollande in February 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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
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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