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Toward the Dragon Gate of Heaven
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Toward the Dragon Gate of Heaven
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Toward the Dragon Gate of Heaven

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.080792
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Artist/ Maker (Founded 1987)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date September 2013
Medium glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 3/8 in x W 5 in x D 2 3/8 in (16.2 cm x 12.7 cm x 6 cm )
Physical DescriptionGlass sculpture depicting a bent fish perched atop splashing water that all rests atop a smooth U-shaped base. The entire sculpture has accents of yellow, orange, brown, and pink swirled throughout the glass.
Historical NoteReceived by Secretary of State John Kerry on the occasion of the 2013 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit hosted in Bali, Indonesia. President Barack Obama did not attend the summit because of a government shutdown.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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