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Metal Incense Burner
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Metal Incense Burner
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Metal Incense Burner

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.099434.a-c
Object Type Burner, Incense
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1932)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/8 in x W 3 1/8 in x D 3 1/8 in (5.4 cm x 7.9 cm x 7.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionSquare incense burner with dark gray plates at the top and bottom held together with gold tone posts in each corner. A small silver-toned bowl notches in the top to hold the incense with a small metal plate that sits within the bowl to keep the incense from falling.
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 66540607)
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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