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Silver Decorative Box with a Floral Pattern
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silver Decorative Box with a Floral Pattern
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silver Decorative Box with a Floral Pattern

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.096581.a
Object Type Box, Decorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (silver), textile (velvet), adhesive, paper (cardboard)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 3/4 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 8 1/2 in (17.1 cm x 21.6 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionOctagonal silver box with raised floral pattern on top knob, lid, and sides. Center panel on side has the personal emblem of the Sultan of Brunei which is based on the brocade turban decorated with pendilia over a winged umbrella all surrounded by a crescent and a garland of ears paddy. Box opens with hinge at back of lid.
Historical NoteReceived during the United Nations General Assembly reception in September 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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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