Skip to main content
Red Lacquerware Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Red Lacquerware Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Red Lacquerware Pen

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.03112013-13-1
Object Type Pen
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, lacquer, shell (mother of pearl), ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 5/8 in x D 5 1/4 in (1.3 cm x 1.6 cm x 13.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionRed lacquerware pen with gold-toned metal detailing at the nib, end, and clip. Inlaid in the lacquer is fragments of mother of pearl and amber-toned metal leafing. Throughout the pen there are double bands of speckled detailing.
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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
    Not on view
    Related Links