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Wood Jewelry Box with Traditional Chinese Designs
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wood Jewelry Box with Traditional Chinese Designs
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wood Jewelry Box with Traditional Chinese Designs

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.082442
Object Type Box, Jewelry
Gifter
Medium wood, metal, glass, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 in x W 10 3/4 in x D 7 1/4 in (25.4 cm x 27.3 cm x 18.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionWood jewelry box with traditional Chinese designs carved throughout. Both short sides of the box contain carvings depicting two birds perched near flowers with a traditional border. The reverse of the box contains a carving depicting a rock with a tree sprawling out to its left and a sun above a single cloud in the top left. The top of the box's lid contains a carving depicting a bird with a long tail flying over many flowers. The front of the box contains six drawers which can be completely removed, two wide and four narrow. The interior of the lid contains a mirror and when the lid is opened it exposes twelve evenly divided squares for storage. The lid is held open by two metal chains and the entire box has metal corners and pull handles on the drawers and lid.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to China in March 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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 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
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