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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Menorah
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Menorah

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.111422
Object Type Menorah
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Gifter
Date 2015
Medium glass, metal (brass), pigment
DimensionsOverall H 9 5/8 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 3 1/8 in (24.4 cm x 29.8 cm x 7.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionEtched glass menorah painted in bronze with bronze candle holders placed on top. Personalized plaque on the bottom right.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: Presented to / The Honorable Barack Obama / President of the United States of America / In warm friendship, / Benjamin Netanyahu November 2015 / Prime Minister State of Israel
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official working visit to the White House by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and First Lady Sara Netanyahu of Israel on November 9, 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 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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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