Decorative Silver Bowl
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.103009
Object Type
Bowl, Decorative
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (sterling silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 in x Diam 17 3/8 in (7.6 cm x 44.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA decorative silver bowl with a beveled fan-like design around the outer ring and a deep bowl-like impression in the center engraved with the Qatari insignia. Radiating from the outer ring are the engraved names of various major world capitals and the distance in kilometers between them and Doha, the capital of Qatar.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official foreign state visit to the White House by Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, on February 24, 2015.
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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