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Arabian Coffee Pot
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Arabian Coffee Pot
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Arabian Coffee Pot

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.105053
Object Type Coffeepot
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (sterling silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 21 in x W 9 3/4 in x D 17 1/2 in (53.3 cm x 24.8 cm x 44.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionDallah-style sterling silver coffee pot with traditional intricate designs present in horizontal bands throughout. The lid is attached at the top of the handle and opens up. The spout also opens up along its entire top. There are two attachments that hang off the back of the coffee pot that are each made up of a figure-eight design and a teardrop shape with two points at its narrower end.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the Gulf Cooperation Council Meeting held in Washington, DC. in May 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 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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