Great Seal of the United States of America Tile
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.081621
Object Type
Art, Cloisonné
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
wood, metal, ceramic, enamel, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 1/4 in x W 8 5/8 in x D 2 1/2 in (15.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionDark blue enamel tile with a cloisonné art depiction of the Great Seal of the United States of America which includes a bald eagle with a red, white, and blue shield, and a circle of white stars. The tile is held in a wooden frame with a built in kickstand.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili in February 2014.
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 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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