Jewelry Box with Mint Leaf Design
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.082443.a-e
Object Type
Box, Jewelry
Gifter
Empress Michiko
Medium
metal, textile (velvet), leather, paint, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Closed) H 3 1/4 in x Diam 5 1/4 in (8.3 cm x 13.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (.a: Lid) H 2 in x Diam 5 1/4 in (5.1 cm x 13.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Base) H 1 1/2 in x Diam 5 1/4 in (3.8 cm x 13.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c: Inner Box) H 1 5/8 in x Diam 4 5/8 in (4.1 cm x 11.7 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d-.e: Inner Box Lids) H 1/2 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 4 3/8 in (1.3 cm x 5.4 cm x 11.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionRounded mint green jewelry box with a cloisonne design depiction of mint leaves on branch on the domed lid. The detailing between the leaves is gold-toned while the metal trim on the bottom of the lid and the rim of the base is silver-toned. There is a removable inner box with a center divider and lids for organization. The inner box has gold detailing along the edge and on both lids. The interior of all parts is lined with tan velvet.Overall - 3D (.a: Lid) H 2 in x Diam 5 1/4 in (5.1 cm x 13.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Base) H 1 1/2 in x Diam 5 1/4 in (3.8 cm x 13.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c: Inner Box) H 1 5/8 in x Diam 4 5/8 in (4.1 cm x 11.7 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d-.e: Inner Box Lids) H 1/2 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 4 3/8 in (1.3 cm x 5.4 cm x 11.1 cm )
Historical NoteReceived by President Barack Obama on a trip to Japan in April 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 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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