Miniature Kabuto
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.121323
Object Type
Sculpture
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (gold), wood, textile, paint, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 5/8 in x W 10 in x D 7 in (27 cm x 25.4 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionMiniature kabuto (Samurai helmet) displayed in a glass case. The helmet has a wide brim with two wing-like flaps on either side and decorative prongs on the top. An orange tassel is wrapped around the helmet tassel on a cord and rests on purple cloth. There is a small wooden plaque inside the case, next to the helmet, with Japanese characters.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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